OFFICIAL: Nemanja Matic Completes Move From Man United To AS Roma.
After leaving Manchester United, Roma has announced the signing of midfielder Nemanja Matic.
The 33-year-old Serbia international has reunited with former United manager Jose Mourinho for the third time after announcing his departure from Old Trafford in April.
"The club is thrilled to confirm the signing of Nemanja Matic," Roma wrote in a statement on their official website.
Matic, 33, has signed a one-year contract with the Giallorossi that will last through June 30, 2023."
"I am happy and honoured to be joining this club, and I cannot wait to start the new season with my team-mates," Matic, who joined United from Chelsea five years ago, said.
"Roma is a large club with incredible fans and a coach, Jose Mourinho, who is well-known throughout the world, making the decision to come here quite simple."
"I'm hoping that by working together, we can accomplish great things."
After joining United for £40 million from Chelsea in 2017, he made over 100 Premier League matches, but only started 16 times last season.
He joined Chelsea from Kosice in 2009, but after limited game time in 2011, he went to Benfica before returning to Stamford Bridge for £21 million in 2014.
"Nemanja brings to Roma not just a lot of quality on the pitch, but the huge knowledge he has earned from so many seasons in the Premier League, as well as a focus and mentality that has continually set him apart throughout his career," Roma general manager Tiago Pinto added.
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