"In January 2011, as part of a deal that saw David Luiz move to Chelsea, Matic left for Benfica. In Portugal, Matic transformed into a formidable no.6. Under the guidance of manager Jorge Jesus, he was converted from a playmaker, and he was awarded the Primeira Liga Player of the Year for his performances during the 2012/13 season, also winning the Taca da Liga and the Primeira Liga with the Eagles."
"After his impressive spell in Portugal, Matic returned to Chelsea in January 2014 for a fee of 21m. He became a key player for the Blues, forming a strong midfield partnership with Cesc Fabregas, and during his second stint at the club, he won two Premier League titles and one League Cup. His standout performances led to him being named in the PFA Team of the Year for the 2014/15 season."
"In July 2017, Matic was reunited with his former Chelsea manager, Jose Mourinho, when he signed for Manchester United. He played for the club until 2022, and during his time there, he scored a goal against Crystal Palace that was voted as the Manchester United Goal of the Season. Following a stint at Roma again, under Mourinho he joined Rennes in 2023 and then moved to Lyon in 2024. In August 2025, he signed with the Serie A club Sassuolo, where he currently plays."
Nemanja Matic joined Chelsea in 2009 for 1.5 million but played sparingly and spent 2010/11 on loan at Vitesse. In January 2011 he moved to Benfica in the deal that sent David Luiz to Chelsea. At Benfica he transformed into a no.6 under Jorge Jesus, won the Primeira Liga and Taca da Liga, and earned Primeira Liga Player of the Year for 2012/13. Matic returned to Chelsea in January 2014 for 21m, won two Premier League titles and a League Cup, and made the 2014/15 PFA Team of the Year. He joined Manchester United in 2017, played until 2022, later featured for Roma, Rennes and Lyon, and signed for Sassuolo in August 2025.
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