Jose Mourinho Wants to Sign Man United Midfielder for The Third Time

Jose Mourinho Wants to Sign Man United Midfielder for The Third Time

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:00 PM
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  • Jose Mourinho is reportedly close to luring Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic to AS Roma
  • Matic is said to be in talks with the Italian club over a possible reunion with Mourinho this summer
  • The Serbian is set to depart Old Trafford at the end of the ongoing season when his deal with United will expire
  • This would be Matic's third reunion with Mourinho having initially played under him at Chelsea and Man United

Roma boss Jose Mourinho is reportedly close to signing Manchester United midfielder, Nemanja Matic.

Matic recently announced he will be leaving Old Trafford at the end of the ongoing season when his deal with the Red Devils expires.

Nemanja Matic and Jose Mourinho look dejected after a Premier League match between Man United and Crystal Palace at Old Trafford. Photo by Alex Livesey.
Nemanja Matic and Jose Mourinho look dejected after a Premier League match between Man United and Crystal Palace at Old Trafford. Photo by Alex Livesey.
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The 33-year-old took to Instagram to confirm his imminent departure, revealing he has already informed the Man United board and manager as much.

"After a great deal of thought, I have decided that this season will be my last with Manchester United," the midfielder posted.

Jose Mourinho set to sign Nemanja Matic

Mourinho has reportedly inched closer to bringing Matic to Roma, with the Sun claiming the Serbian has entered contract talks with Roma to make the deal happen.

This would be the third time Mourinho will be signing Matic, having previously signed him for Chelsea back in 2014.

The Portuguese boss later in 2017 snapped him from the Blues after he was hired by the Red Devils.

Matic is understood to match Mourinho's preference for reliable team players and wants to add him to his ranks at Roma.

The former Chelsea boss has never hidden his admiration for Matic and even took some time to pay tribute to him after his recent announcement.

"Proud to be part of your history," the Special One commented on the midfielder's post.

Erik ten Hag gets green light to Antony for Man United

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Man United have reportedly given incoming manager Erik ten Hag the greenlight to sign Ajax star Antony.

Ten Hag is said to have agreed a three-year deal ahead of his Manchester United move to succeed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

The Dutchman is believed to be keen to strengthen the right-wing position and has identified Ajax ace, Antony, as the ideal candidate.

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