Manchester United have confirmed the capture of Chelsea superstar Nemanja Matic, who now reunites with former boss Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford.
After being linked with Manchester United throughout the summer, Nemanja Matic is finally a United player. The Chelsea superstar has joined The Red Devils and his former boss Jose Mourinho in a deal reported to be worth around £40 million, according to various outlets.
The official handles of the two clubs tweeted their own share of the news as well as United unveiled their signing on the social media platform while Chelsea wished the player well in his future endeavours.
Our third signing of the summer – it’s great to see that #MaticIsRed! ??https://t.co/8XrxDcnhnc
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 31, 2017
Nemanja Matic has today completed a permanent transfer to Manchester United… https://t.co/GL40BQ1ujP
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 31, 2017
The trolls were out in full force though, as people pointed the fact that the Serb had just opted to leave the winners of last season for a team that finished sixth.
Nemanja Matić reportedly attempted a suicide as he jumped from Top of the Premier League Table to 6th!
— Troll Football (@TrollFootball) July 31, 2017
Best way to describe Matic to Utd: Your £89m iPhone isn’t working to full potential, so buy the £40m charger for the iphone to work better.
— ✨Mo Sohail YNWA✨ (@1980Sohail) July 31, 2017
Someone just said after Spending £89M on Pogba, Manchester United had to spend another £50M on Matic to free Pogba. ????
— Danny Welbeck (@WelBeast) July 31, 2017
While there were the fair share of trolls, United fans came out in full support of the player and appreciated the club landing the Serb, who could be a vital cog in the upcoming season.
Very happy that Nemanja Matic joins Manchester United as a fan! Improving our midfield, getting better and better. Hopes to be champs. #MUFC
— Louis (@andreang2002) August 1, 2017
Welcome to #MUFC @nemanjamatic
— Ayeka Bright (@Constant_Bee) August 1, 2017
Matic is a good signing for Man Utd. He’s someone who gets Mourinho’s ideas and crucially, is someone Mourinho trusts
— ReviewFootball (@ReviewFootball) July 31, 2017
Matic an excellent signing. Manchester United are a better side with him than without. Period.
— Jake Humphrey (@mrjakehumphrey) July 31, 2017
Can’t believe some reds moaning about matic,remember the days of ando and Gibson,running the centre of the park for us!!!!?
— Darren Webb (@United_Webby) July 31, 2017
Paul Pogba is big winner in the Matic to Man United deal- they compliment each other rather well
— David Amoyal (@DavidAmoyal) July 31, 2017
Matic is great signing for Utd. Perfect defensive midfield player to give balance & push Pogba forward. Really wanted to play for #MUFC too!
— Futbol Agent (@Futbol_Agent_) July 31, 2017
Chelsea fans too, tweeted their appreciation for the player’s service up until the moment while some pointed out the brilliant bit of business to recoup such a figure for a 29-year-old.
Thank you Nemanja Matic! ? #CFC
— ALFALFA (@its_korley) August 1, 2017
Sold Oscar and Matic for 100m… pic.twitter.com/hwPzWtq2fB
— ?? (@FlicksLikeEden) July 31, 2017
The stats back Matic up too.
Nemanja Matić in the Premier League since January 2014:
240 tackles won
221 interceptionsMore than any midfielder for Man Utd or Chelsea. pic.twitter.com/oJoOLBBNxx
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) July 31, 2017
Lindelof + Matic + Lukaku = £147m
In today’s market I think that is really good business.
— Utd (@RantUtd) July 31, 2017
Fact: Nemanja Matic made more PL assists (7) last season than any Manchester United player. pic.twitter.com/vogd9eaFsW
— Man Utd Stuff (@ManUtdStuff) July 31, 2017
Let’s hope the deal works out for the better. Mourinho would be glad to get a player who knows his setup and tactics going into the second season – generally the season where the Mourinho magic begins to show.
