DEPARTING Manchester United ace Nemanja Matic is close to a move to Jose Mourinho’s Roma.
Matic is set to leave Manchester United as a free agent once his contract expires on June 30 and he looks set to reunite with Mourinho for a THIRD time.
Fabrizio Romano tweeted: “Nemanja Matic is set to join AS Roma on a free transfer, as per [Gianluca Di Marzio].
“Deal set to be completed after his official decision to leave Man Utd.
“Matic will be AS Roma’s second signing after Mile Svilar – both are joining as free agents.”
Romano added: “Nemanja Matic will sign a contract until June 2023 with AS Roma – with an option for further season.
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“Jose Mourinho wanted him after Chelsea and Man Utd experiences.”
And fans couldn’t help but point out to Mourinho and Matic’s special bond after their time together at Chelsea and Manchester United.
It was also reported a few years ago that the Portuguese head coach even tried to land the midfielder during his time in charge of Tottenham.
One fan tweeted: “Need someone to love me the way Mourinho loves Matic.”
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Another wrote: “Matic Mourinho love story is so cute they go everywhere together.”
A third posted: “Wherever Jose Mourinho goes, Matic follows him.”
This fan said: “Jose Mourinho and Matic is a love story”.
And that one tweeted: “Once Mourinho have [sic] a job, so does Matic.”