Nemanja Matic arouses desire

At 36, Nemanja Matic is still racing. Despite the weight of the years, the Serbian midfielder proves that he is still a great football player. And Olympique Lyonnais has now been benefiting from this for almost a year. After six months spent in Rennes and long and tough negotiations, the former Chelsea and Manchester United player joined Les Gones on January 27, 2024. “Olympique Lyonnais is very pleased to announce the arrival of Serbian international, Nemanja Matić, from Stade Rennais, until June 30, 2026. The transfer amount amounts to €2.6 million”could we read on the press release.

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A winning choice for the Rhone residents, who were able to count on the experience and many qualities of the Serb, who transformed his team. Valuable for his family, he was one of the important men in Lyon's comeback during the second part of last season. During this new exercise, Matic continues to play his role in the midfield, where he is an essential element in the eyes of Pierre Sage with Corentin Tolisso. It's no surprise that the 1m94 player is one of the elements most used by his coach.

Suitors are there but…

Indeed, he participated in 18 matches in all competitions (1210 minutes played, editor's note), including 15 as a starter. He did not take part in 5 matches for his team this season, having notably suffered a back injury in October. But when he is on his feet, he is one of the first players whose name is put on the scoresheet by Sage. It is also an element that continues to have a certain popularity on the market. At the end of December, Sky Italia revealed that Napoli and Fiorentina follow the midfielder, who has known Serie A since his time at AS Roma.

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This Monday, the Press adds Como, where his former teammate Cesc Fabregas works, to the list of his suitors. But it is not only in Italy that his profile appeals. According to our information, Ipswich Town also have their eye on him. Here again, his experience in the Premier League as well as his qualities are appreciated. But all these clubs will have to be very convincing. In fact, Nemanja Matic has no intention of leaving Lyon for the moment, since he feels very good there. Under contract for another year and a half with Les Gones, the 36-year-old midfielder is looking towards the future calmly.