Nemanja Matic
37-Year-Old
Sassuolo
Serie A
Signs with Sassuolo
Matic has agreed to a one-year contract with a conditional option with Sassuolo.
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Matic returns to Serie A, where he previously played at Roma, after two years in France at Rennes and Lyon. He notched nine crosses (three accurate), 42 tackles, 18 interceptions and 30 clearances in 29 Ligue 1 matches last season. He'll be a linchpin once up to speed physically, pushing youngsters Luca Lipani and Andrea Ghion down the pecking order.
Matic returns to Serie A, where he previously played at Roma, after two years in France at Rennes and Lyon. He notched nine crosses (three accurate), 42 tackles, 18 interceptions and 30 clearances in 29 Ligue 1 matches last season. He'll be a linchpin once up to speed physically, pushing youngsters Luca Lipani and Andrea Ghion down the pecking order.
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Becomes free agent
Matic has departed Lyon with immediate effect after both parties agreed to end the contract Thursday.
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Suspended two games
Matic is set to be suspended for two games due to poor behavior during the last game of the season, when he hid the LGBT sign on his shirt, the league announced in early June.
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Midfield anchor with Gones
Matic featured in 37 matches for Lyon across all competitions during the 2024-25 season, providing one assist.
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In starting XI Saturday
Matic (hip) is in the initial lineup for Saturday's contest versus Rennes.
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Available against Rennes
Matic (hip) is training with the team and ready for Saturday's clash against Rennes, coach Paulo Fonseca said in the press conference.
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Set for Roma switch
Matic is expected to join Roma on a free transfer once his current Manchester United deal expires, according to Sky Sports.
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The 33-year-old Serbia international wants to play for Jose Mourinho once again, and that was a deciding factor in him moving to Roma rather than staying in the Premier League. Other English clubs were keen on signing the Serbian star as well.
The 33-year-old Serbia international wants to play for Jose Mourinho once again, and that was a deciding factor in him moving to Roma rather than staying in the Premier League. Other English clubs were keen on signing the Serbian star as well.