- Manchester United announce signing of Nemanja Matic from Chelsea
- The midfielder has signed a four year deal at his new club
- He is expected to play in a midfield three with Pogba and Herrera
Manchester United have announced the signing of Serbian midfielder Nemanja Matic from Chelsea for a fee believed to be £40million.
Matic made 40 appearances in all competitions last season but he will see his role dimish this coming season after the arrival of Tiemoue Bakayoko from AS Monaco.
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The Red Devils also announced that the midfielder will wear the number 31 shirt.
NAIJ.com had announced over the weekend that the 28-year-old would be joining Jose Mourinho's side after reject advances from Juventus.
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Matic, formerly of Benfica is expected to play deepest in a midfield three with Paul Pogba and Spaniard Ander Herrera.
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