Manchester United Complete Signing Of Namanja Matic from Chelsea
Manchester United Complete Signing Of Namanja Matic from Chelsea
31/7/2017
Manchester United have finally completed the signing if 28 year old Namanja Matic from Chelsea on a three year deal.
Reuniting Matic with Jose Mourinho has cost Manchester United a sum of £40 Million, He moves on an initial fee of £35 million, with the potential for £5m more in add-ons, becoming Manchester United's third signing of the summer Victor Lindelof and Romelu Lukaku.
Mourinho told the club's official website
"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 No. 31."
Matic After The Signing
"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."
He joined Chelsea from Benfica for a second spend in 2014, midfielder becoming an integral part of Chelsea's title-winning team in 2014-15 and since then has played 151 games in his second spell with the club, scoring seven goals.
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