Big surprise: Nemanja Matić joins Sassuolo

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·26 agosto 2025

Big surprise: Nemanja Matić joins Sassuolo

Adding an experienced element to the Italian team

Big surprise: Nemanja Matić joins Sassuolo

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Following their return to Serie A and an opening match defeat to Napoli, Sassuolo have strengthened their squad with the acquisition of experienced midfielder Nemanja Matić.

The newly promoted club has secured the services of the former Chelsea and Manchester United player, with the 37-year-old Serbian signing a contract until the end of the season, which includes an option for a further year.

Nemanja Matić è neroverde! 🖤💚 #ForzaSasol
– martedì 26 agosto 2025

The Serbian midfielder brings prior Serie A experience from his time with Roma during the 2023–24 campaign, before subsequent spells at French clubs Rennes and Lyon. Last season, he made 37 appearances for Lyon, contributing one goal and one assist.

🚨⚫️🟢 Nemanja Matić has agreed to join Serie A side Sassuolo on one year deal. After leaving OL, Matić said yes to Sassuolo proposal as Serie A has always been a concrete idea in his mind. Deal also includes an option for further season. Here we go 🇷🇸
– venerdì 22 agosto 2025