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The Sun
7 hours ago
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Nemanja Matic leaves Lyon after early contract termination
FORMER Serbian international Nemanja Matic has reached an 'amicable' agreement for the early termination of his contract with Lyon, the Ligue 1 club said Thursday. The 37-year-old former Manchester United, Chelsea and Benfica midfielder's contract had been due to run until June 30, 2026. However the club has opted to shed one of its highest paid players as part of its effort to significantly reduce its payroll. Matic arrived in January 2024 from league rivals Rennes and played a key role in helping Lyon move from last at the 2023-2024 winter break to finish sixth, qualifying for the Europa League, and playing in the French Cup final, losing 2-1 to Paris Saint-Germain. He has made a total of 58 appearances for Lyon who open their campaign at Lens on Saturday. Matic earned 48 caps for Serbia between 2008 and 2020. - AFP
News18
8 hours ago
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French Outfit Lyon Part Ways With Serbian Nemanja Matic
The 37-year-old's contract had been due to run until June 30, 2026. However, the club opted to shed one of its highest-paid players in their effort to reduce the wage bill. French side Olympique Lyon reached an amicable agreement for the early termination of the contract of former Serbian international Nemanja Matic on Thursday. The 37-year-old midfielder's contract had been due to run until June 30, 2026. However, the club opted to shed one of its highest-paid players in their effort to reduce the wage bill. 'It was an unforgettable journey," the seasoned midfielder said in a post on social media platform X. 'I made forever lasting memories at OL. Together we managed to bring the club back to winning ways," he added. 'Thanks to OL fans all over the world. Wishing everyone at OL best of luck in the upcoming season," Matic concluded. It was an unforgettable journey!I made forever lasting memories at @OL Together we managed to bring the club back to winning to OL fans all over the everyone at OL best of luck in the upcoming season! ♥️💙 — Nemanja Matic (@NemanjaMatic) August 14, 2025 The club said in an update, 'Nemanja Matić and OL end their collaboration. Thank you for all the great moments, Nemanja. Best of luck for the future." The former Manchester United, Chelsea and Benfica, joined Lyon in January 2024 from league rivals Rennes and played a key role in helping Lyon move from last at the 2023-2024 winter break to finish sixth, qualifying for the Europa League, and playing in the French Cup final, losing 2-1 to Paris Saint-Germain. He has made a total of 58 appearances for Lyon who open their campaign at Lens on Saturday. Matic also earned 48 caps for his national side Serbia during his years active as an international player between 2008 and 2020. view comments First Published: August 15, 2025, 07:47 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
New Straits Times
11 hours ago
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- New Straits Times
Lyon terminate veteran Matic's contract a year early
LYON: Former Serbian international Nemanja Matic has reached an "amicable" agreement for the early termination of his contract with Lyon, the Ligue 1 club said Thursday. The 37-year-old former Manchester United, Chelsea and Benfica midfielder's contract had been due to run until June 30, 2026. However the club has opted to shed one of its highest paid players as part of its effort to significantly reduce its payroll. Matic arrived in January 2024 from league rivals Rennes and played a key role in helping Lyon move from last at the 2023-2024 winter break to finish sixth, qualifying for the Europa League, and playing in the French Cup final, losing 2-1 to Paris Saint-Germain. He has made a total of 58 appearances for Lyon who open their campaign at Lens on Saturday. Matic earned 48 caps for Serbia between 2008 and 2020.
The 42
11 hours ago
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- The 42
Roma make €23 million offer for Jadon Sancho
ROMA HAVE made an offer worth in the region of £20 million (€23 million) for Manchester United outcast Jadon Sancho, the PA news agency understands. The 25-year-old has failed to live up to expectations since making his hotly anticipated £73m (€85m) switch from Borussia Dortmund to Old Trafford in 2021. Sancho has made just 83 appearances and scored 12 goals since making the move to United, who are hoping to get him off the books this summer. There have been recent whispers of a move to Serie A, and PA understands Roma have made a bid to sign the England international, whose contract runs until next summer with an option for a further year. Sancho last appeared for United in the Community Shield last season, when his penalty was saved in the shoot-out loss to his former club Manchester City. The winger had returned having ended the 2023-24 campaign on loan back at Dortmund after being frozen out for claiming on social media that he had been made a 'scapegoat'. Those comments in September 2023 were in response to then United manager Erik ten Hag saying he had not reached the 'level' required to be involved in their squad at Arsenal. Sancho returned for last year's pre-season at United but went on to join Chelsea on a season-long loan, only for the west London outfit to pay £5m (€5.8m) to get out of their deal to make the move permanent for £25m (€29m). The Manchester City youth graduate does not have a number at United and is one of a quintet of players that have did not train with Ruben Amorim's side during pre-season as they seek a move elsewhere. Homegrown forward Marcus Rashford was among them and last month sealed a season-long switch to Barcelona with the option to make the move permanent. United want £50m (€58m) for Chelsea target Alejandro Garnacho, while exits have also yet to be secured for Antony and Tyrell Malacia following loans at Real Betis and PSV, respectively. Advertisement Former Man United player Nemanja Matic. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo Meanwhile, former Serbian international Nemanja Matic has reached an 'amicable' agreement for the early termination of his contract with Lyon, the Ligue 1 club said Thursday. The 37-year-old former Manchester United, Chelsea, and Benfica midfielder's contract had been due to run until June 30, 2026. However, the club has opted to shed one of its highest-paid players as part of its effort to significantly reduce its payroll. Matic arrived in January 2024 from league rivals Rennes and played a key role in helping Lyon move from last at the 2023-2024 winter break to finish sixth, qualifying for the Europa League, and playing in the French Cup final, losing 2-1 to Paris Saint-Germain. He has made a total of 58 appearances for Lyon who open their campaign at Lens on Saturday. Matic earned 48 caps for Serbia between 2008 and 2020. Finally, Djed Spence has signed a new long-term contract at Tottenham, the PA news agency understands. Versatile full-back Spence only signed fresh terms last October until 2028, but has been rewarded for a fine breakthrough campaign at Spurs. Spence made 35 appearances in the 2024-25 campaign, after eventually being handed his full debut in December, two-and-a-half years after he first joined the club. After Spence was deemed a 'club signing' by former Tottenham boss Antonio Conte in 22, the former Nottingham Forest defender had mixed loans at Rennes, Leeds and Genoa. Spence might have left Spurs in the summer of 2024, but instead forced his way into the plans of Ange Postecoglou and played his part in their Europa League triumph. Postecoglou's replacement, Thomas Frank, has quickly placed his trust in Spence and turned to him for Wednesday's Super Cup loss to Paris St Germain. The latest development of the 24-year-old's resurgence is to earn improved terms at the north London club to ensure his long-term future remains at Tottenham.
Yahoo
18-07-2025
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Lyon to rival Rennes for the signing of Brest midfielder Pierre Lees-Melou
Lyon are set to rival Ligue 1 side Rennes for the signing of Brest midfielder Pierre Lees-Melou (32), according to a report from L'Equipe. Les Rouge et Noir rekindled their interest in the former Norwich City FC midfielder, who had a stellar 2023-2024 campaign, leading Brest to a maiden Champions League campaign. The 2024 GFFN's Ligue 1 Player of the Year remains tied with Brest over a contract set to expire in 2027. The outlet adds that Lyon have, so far, tried to trim their squad down this summer transfer window. France international midfielder Jordan Veretout is nearing a transfer to Qatar's Al-Arabi after reaching an agreement on personal terms whilst Nemanja Matic would be allowed to leave, especially due to his important wages. Lyon are therefore in the market for an experienced midfielder, and Lees-Melou fits the bill. Les Gones might have an ace in the hole as they are qualified for the Europa League, considering Lees-Melou would be keen to continue playing on the continental stage. GFFN | Bastien Cheval
