Matic joins Manchester United

On Monday, Manchester United officially announced the signing of 28-year-old midfielder Nemanja Matic, in a deal thought to be in the region of £40 million.

Tiemoue Bakayoko's move to Stamford Bridge prompted the reunion between Mourinho and Matic, who follows the footsteps of Mark Hughes, Juan Sebastian Veron and Juan Mata in playing for both clubs.

The Serbian, one of Mourinho's top targets, signs a three-year deal with the Red Devils which could be extended by one year, after completing a medical in Manchester on Sunday.

Jose Mourinho said about the former Chelsea man: 'Nemanja is a Manchester United player and a Jose Mourinho player. He represents everything we want in a footballer; loyalty, consistency, ambition, team player'.

'I would like to thank him for his desire to join us because without that, it would be impossible to have him here. I am sure our players and supporters will love him. A big welcome to our new number 31'.

Matic already worked under the Portuguese manager at Stamford Bridge, and he admitted it was a factor in the transfer: 'I am delighted to have joined Manchester United. To work with Jose Mourinho once again was an opportunity I couldn’t turn down'.

'I have enjoyed my time at Chelsea and would like to thank the club and the fans for their support. I cannot wait to meet my new team-mates and to start training with them'.

'This is a very exciting time for the club and I am looking forward to playing my part in creating more history for this great club'.