hehehe...........Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho, has revealed why he signed Nemanja Matic from Chelsea.
Matic completed his move on Monday.
Mourinho will be reunited with a player whom he requested during his previous spell at Chelsea.
“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,” Mourinho told United’s official website.
'To
work with Jose Mourinho again was an opportunity I couldn't turn down',
Nemanja Matic reveals as midfielder seals 40 million Pounds move from
Chelsea on three-year deal to Manchester United.
#MUFC is delighted to announce the signing of Nemanja Matic from Chelsea on a three-year contract. https://t.co/AH5KfCr9ZI #MaticIsRed pic.twitter.com/vbl8kSLbEO— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 31, 2017
English Premier League giants, Manchester United have confirmed the
signing of midfielder, Nemanja Matic from Chelsea in a three-year deal
that sees the Serbian move to Old Trafford for £40 million.
According to Dailymail,
Matic who will wear the No 31 at United, was left to train alone at
Cobham during Chelsea's pre-season tour of Asia and the Premier League
champions have consented to his wishes of being reunited with Jose
Mourinho.
It was learnt that the initial fee to be £35m, with £5m in add-ons based on how the midfielder performs at United.
The 28-year-old will earn £140,000 a week with the player in line for a bonus should the club succeed in the Champions League.
Matic signs for Manchester United from Chelsea
Matic is short of match fitness but could make his first United
appearance against Sampdoria in Dublin on Wednesday, and he revealed his
joy at completing the switch.
'I am delighted to have joined Manchester United,' Matic told
the club's website. '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.'
Mourinho added: '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.'
Chelsea have paid tribute to Matic following his departure, writing on their official Twitter account: 'We thank Nemanja for his fantastic service and wish him well for the future.'
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