Nemanja Matic reveals the Manchester United player he most wants to emulate following his £40m move quoting : The Independent

How Manchester United could line up next season12 show all How Manchester United could line up next season1/12 How could United line up? Nemanja Matic has revealed countryman Nemanja Vidic as the Manchester United player he most wants to emulate after joining the club in a £40m deal from Chelsea on Monday. Getty3/12 Right back – Serge Aurier Serge Aurier is believed to be in advanced talks with Manchester United ahead of a £25m move to Old Trafford. Manchester is one of the biggest clubs in the world and I'm very happy because I'm now part of this great club, this great group," said Matic. "Vidic was a great player, he was one of the players I looked to be similar to because he had a great career," explained Matic.




Matic desperate to impress Vidic"There needed to be a replacement in there and ultimately I think Matic will fit the bill. "It's a strange one for Chelsea to let him go because I thought he was good for them with Kante and I think they need to strengthen. The Serbia international has completed a £40 million transfer to Old Trafford, with a big-money deal reuniting him with Jose Mourinho. Matic 'fits the bill' for Man Utd but 'strange' of Chelsea to sell, says Neville06:50 Share CloseThe two-time Premier League title winner has left the reigning champions to be reunited with Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford in a £40 million transferGary Neville believes Nemanja Matic will prove to be a shrewd addition for Manchester United, but considers Chelsea's decision to sell to be "strange". Neville believes that Chelsea may live to regret their decision to part with a proven performer, but acknowledges that their loss is United's gain in a key area of the field.

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Marouane Fellaini of Manchester United Source: AFPMourinho will relish that kind of presence in the Manchester United dressing room, and Matic also gives him options on the pitch. Captian Michael Carrick (2R) of Manchester United. Matic shone after his £21m return from Benfica in 2014, starting all but three of the Blues' Premier League games and providing the sturdy foundations for their Premier League success. As Manchester United prepare to battle for the big prizes in the season ahead, the two-time title-winning midfielder seems to be exactly what they need. Matic is better known for playing the pass before the pass, but his total of seven Premier League assists in 2016/17 was the third-highest at Chelsea and higher than any player at Manchester United.


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