Struggling Lyon Signs Veteran Midfielder Matić From Rennes To Boost Survival Bid – News18

LYON, France: Struggling French membership Lyon signed veteran defensive midfielder Nemanja Matić from Rennes on Saturday to spice up its bid to keep away from relegation.

The 35-12 months-previous Serb brings a wealth of expertise from lengthy stints with each Chelsea and Manchester United.

Seven-time French champion Lyon misplaced 3-2 at dwelling to Rennes on Friday evening and sits in sixteenth place.

Matić, who retired from worldwide soccer having performed 48 instances for Serbia, gained the Premier League twice and the FA Cup as soon as, all with Chelsea. He performed for Roma final season underneath his former Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho, reaching the Europa League remaining.

Matić may make his Lyon debut subsequent Sunday towards Marseille.

Lyon mentioned it paid a switch payment of two.6 million euros ($2.8 million). Matić signed a contract to June 2026.

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