Matic makes progress in finding next club with Mourinho making call to old Man Utd favourite

There has been progress in relation to one of the guaranteed Manchester United exits this summer, after a report provided a significant update relating to Nemanja Matic.

The Serbian midfielder has a contract until 2023 with Manchester United but has already confirmed he will be leaving the club this summer. He has mainly been a backup this season, so will move on in search of more regular gametime.

Incoming Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will have his own ideas of how to strengthen Matic’s position. Paul Pogba is also ready to leave, depriving them of another option in midfield.

There will therefore likely be an evolution in the centre of the pitch at Old Trafford. But Matic will not be a part of it.

He looks likely to be heading to Italy to continue his career. Just like Pogba, he has been linked with a free transfer to Juventus.

However, a more feasible option for Matic would be to reunite with former Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho at Roma.

Mourinho recently admitted his “trust” for Matic, but vowed not to speak about his future as long as he belongs to the Red Devils.

Behind the scenes, though, it appears there has been movement. According to Calciomercato, Mourinho is calling Matic about a move to the Italian capital.

Since becoming Roma head coach last summer, Mourinho has played an active role in their recruitment. The same will happen again ahead of his second season in charge.

Although he has been freshly linked with the Newcastle job – despite Eddie Howe’s good work – Mourinho has confirmed his commitment to Roma for 2022-23. But he will need better players to help his side improve.

Matic is a player of high pedigree, after representing the likes of United and Chelsea. At both clubs, Mourinho was the man to