Nemanja Matic joins Sassuolo, Serie A return official | OneFootball

Sassuolo brings Nemanja Matic back to Italy. The Serbian midfielder (37 years old, formerly of Benfica, Chelsea, Manchester United, and Rennes) had already played in Italy three years ago with Roma under Mourinho. Last season, he played in France for Lyon, which he left on a free transfer once his contract expired in June.

Sassuolo, Nemanja Matic returns to Serie A: his arrival in black and green is official

Nemanja Matic is officially a new Sassuolo player. The Serbian midfielder, after recent experiences in Ligue 1 with Rennes and Lyon, has signed a contract until June 2026 with an option for automatic renewal upon the occurrence of certain conditions.

An international leader for the black and green midfield

Born in 1988, Matic brings charisma, international experience, and a career filled with success. Having come up through the youth sectors of Red Star and Partizan, he took his first steps in professional football in Serbia and Slovakia before joining Chelsea in 2009, where he immediately won his first FA Cup.

After a loan spell at Vitesse and three high-level seasons at Benfica, he returned to London in 2014 under José Mourinho, winning two Premier Leagues, one League Cup, and making over 120 appearances. In 2017, he moved to Manchester United, becoming a mainstay with over 120 matches played and participating in numerous European competitions. In 2022, he joined Roma, reuniting with Mourinho and playing a standout season that culminated in the Europa League final.

A prestigious trophy cabinet

With 251 Premier League appearances, 107 European matches, and 48 caps for the Serbian national team, Matic is one of the most decorated midfielders of his generation. Among the trophies he has won are:

3 Premier Leagues

1 FA Cup

1 English League Cup

1 Portuguese Championship

3 Portuguese League Cups

1 Slovak Cup

He has also been named Serbian Footballer of the Year twice, an honor that attests to his consistent high-level performance.

The most prestigious signing in Sassuolo’s history

Matic’s arrival represents one of the most significant deals ever completed by the Emilia-based club, which secures not only a highly experienced holding midfielder but also a leadership figure both on and off the pitch. With this addition, Sassuolo aims to strengthen its technical project and ensure greater balance in the midfield.

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