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Manchester United is delighted to announce the signing of Nemanja Matic from Chelsea on a three-year contract, with an option to extend for a further year.

The 28-year-old Serbian international midfielder has won a number of club and individual honours including league titles in both England and Portugal.

Jose Mourinho said: "Nemanja is a Manchester United player and a Jose Mourinho player. He represents everything we want in a footballer; loyalty, consistency, ambition, team player.

"I would like to thank him for his desire to join us because without that, it would be impossible to have him here. I am sure our players and supporters will love him. A big welcome to our new number 31."

Nemanja Matic said: "I am delighted to have joined Manchester United. To work with Jose Mourinho once again was an opportunity I couldn’t turn down.

"I have enjoyed my time at Chelsea and would like to thank the club and the fans for their support. I cannot wait to meet my new team-mates and to start training with them.

"This is a very exciting time for the club and I am looking forward to playing my part in creating more history for this great club."

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A midfield 3 of Pogba, Hererra and Matic pretty much has it all. Will be interesting to watch this season
 
A good signing, if not one I've heavily questioned due to other possibilities this summer, but I'm hoping that he really pushes those ahead of him (Pogba *cough*) on to greater things.
 
ninjaskill said:
Krychowiak was playing for the reserves a decent number of times last season for PSG and didn't feature much after December and if they need to sell for FFP he is an obvious one to ditch
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He's still excellent at what he does, it's just that what he does is very limited. He's an absolute beast physically, build like a tank and can run for days, but elite clubs need more versatile outlets in their defensive midfield than just a guy who can only win the ball and pass it to creative teammate.
 
Delighted with this signing.
A nice start to the week and hopefully I'll see him get a run out at the Aviva.
 
Anthony said:
Delighted with this signing.
A nice start to the week and hopefully I'll see him get a run out at the Aviva.
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Just watched his interview on MUTV. Came across very determined and delighted to be here. And listening to him talk about his possition/role in the team has me very excited. Just the way he talks about reading the game and knowing what to do in certain situations or filling in when a player leaves his space. Shows great ingame intelligence to me.
 
A good if somewhat limited and inconsistent player. Great price of minimum £40m rising to £45m for him. Effectively pays for the Bakayoko deal. Class from Ambramovich to grant Matic's wishes and let him go to United as a thank you for the two titles he won for us. Did the same with Cech as well. Doubt United will ever return the favour but thats fine. Frustrating that we provided a solution albeit less than ideal one for United but hopeful that we have a replacement lined up.
 
Alc said:
A good if somewhat limited and inconsistent player. Great price of minimum £40m rising to £45m for him. Effectively pays for the Bakayoko deal. Class from Ambramovich to grant Matic's wishes and let him go to United as a thank you for the two titles he won for us. Did the same with Cech as well. Doubt United will ever return the favour but thats fine. Frustrating that we provided a solution albeit less than ideal one for United but hopeful that we have a replacement lined up.
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Sorry it's £35 rising to £40 :)
 
Alc said:
A good if somewhat limited and inconsistent player. Great price of minimum £40m rising to £45m for him. Effectively pays for the Bakayoko deal. Class from Ambramovich to grant Matic's wishes and let him go to United as a thank you for the two titles he won for us. Did the same with Cech as well. Doubt United will ever return the favour but thats fine. Frustrating that we provided a solution albeit less than ideal one for United but hopeful that we have a replacement lined up.
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Hey.. we gave Arsenal Silvestre and Welbeck :P

As for Matic, he'll be in a limited deeper role (even though so important) so he'll likely thrive.
 
RhQQ said:
Hey.. we gave Arsenal Silvestre and Welbeck :P

As for Matic, he'll be in a limited deeper role (even though so important) so he'll likely thrive.
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Exactly the sort of role where he has shown so much inconsistency over the past two seasons. Nowhere near the uproar among Chelsea fans as compared to when we sold Mata. Also he was your third or fourth choice target for a reason...

Frustration is more among Chelsea fans because we provided a rival with a solution without seemingly having signed a replacement of our own.
 
Alc said:
Not sure where you got that. Reputed Chelsea sources all saying its £40m rising to £45m. Chelsea will never have sold him for less particulary with Juventus also very interested.
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The breakdown of Matic to @ManUtd fee is £35m down + £5m in 'easily achievable' add ons. Club expect to pay full amount@SimonStoneBBC








Simon Peach
@SimonPeach







Nemanja Matic completes move from #CFC to #MUFC. Three-year deal with option for another season. Initial £35m fee, could rise to £40m








Mike Keegan
@MikeKeegan_DM







Understand fee for Matic is actually £35m plus £5m add ons. #mufc #cfc









Rob Dawson
@RobDawsonESPN







Fee for Matic is £35m down with an additional £5m in add-ons.
 
Alc said:
Exactly the sort of role where he has shown so much inconsistency over the past two seasons. Nowhere near the uproar among Chelsea fans as compared to when we sold Mata. Also he was your third or fourth choice target for a reason...

Frustration is more among Chelsea fans because we provided a rival with a solution without seemingly having signed a replacement of our own.
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Second choice after Dier, I know which one I'd prefer.

And has he not mostly been playing in the heart of a 2 over the past few seasons? I think he'll be the anchorman of a 3
 
Theatre of dreams said:
The breakdown of Matic to @ManUtd fee is £35m down + £5m in 'easily achievable' add ons. Club expect to pay full amount@SimonStoneBBC








Simon Peach
@SimonPeach







Nemanja Matic completes move from #CFC to #MUFC. Three-year deal with option for another season. Initial £35m fee, could rise to £40m








Mike Keegan
@MikeKeegan_DM







Understand fee for Matic is actually £35m plus £5m add ons. #mufc #cfc









Rob Dawson
@RobDawsonESPN







Fee for Matic is £35m down with an additional £5m in add-ons.
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Reputed Chelsea journos all saying minimum £40m. In line with reports over the past month that Chelsea only willing to sell for £40m and above. Thats why the transfer dragged on for so long because Woody refused to cave in until now. You can choose what you want to believe. Even £35m represents an excellent deal for Chelsea as it effectively pays for Bakayoko.
 
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