Serbian international midfielder, Nemanja Matic has signed for Manchester United from Premier League champions Chelsea, the club has announced.

Matic signed a three-year contract with United with the option to extend it by a year.

Jose Mourinho said, “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.”

Matic said, “I am delighted to have joined Manchester United. 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.”

The 28-year-old has won a number of club and individual honours including league titles in both England and Portugal.

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