Former Jose Mourinho star rules out Man United return and hints at future

Former Manchester United star Nemanja Matic has hinted towards his future in Ligue 1 after joining Lyon earlier this year.

The Serbian left Old Trafford in the summer of 2022, ending a five-year spell. He initially joined AS Roma as a free agent where he stayed for one season before completing the move to Rennes last summer.

Despite penning a two-year deal, he cut short his stay by signing for fellow Ligue 1 club Lyon in January of this year. At the age of 36, Matic is reportedly 'keen to return' to England after interest from Saudi Arabian clubs last summer.

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At Lyon this season, Matic has so far only made eight appearances and captained the side once in the 2-2 draw with AJ Auxerre. Despite only playing a total of 689 minutes in Ligue 1 and the Europa League, Matic is focussed on helping the team when called upon.

He told L'Equipe: "Football players have to do their job. We are paid to play, to represent our club. I am happy with what they said. I am confident, if there are problems, they will solve them. We do not want to think about anything else but the next step, playing on Saturday.

When quizzed about the transfer window reopening in less than six weeks, Matic has suggested he is keen to remain in France, adding: "Everyone for sale? We need a team to play. This is the first time I've heard that everyone is for sale.

"I've never experienced that. I understand the question, but I don't think it's true."

Fulham were linked with a swoop for Matic back in January of this year, although a move for his services failed to