Nemanja Matic Parted Ways With Manchester United, Influenced By The Issue Of Erik Ten Hag's Presence?
JAKARTA - Midfielder Nemanja Matic has announced that he will leave Manchester United next summer. This farewell moment coincided with the issue of the arrival of the Ajax Amsterdam coach, Erik ten Hag, to Old Trafford.
The news of this separation was conveyed by the Serbian player who has joined Manchester United since 2017. Many have linked Nemanja Matic's decision to the plan to reshuffle the team that Ten Hag will do if he officially joins as Manchester United manager. "After much thought, I have decided that this season will be my last season at Manchester United," Matic said as quoted by the Mirror.
"I have discussed it with the club's management, the manager and my colleagues about this decision. It is a great honor and a privilege to play for this club," he continued.
Matic did not forget to express his gratitude for the fans' support for him so far. He also said the remaining time until the end of the season would be put to good use.
"Many thanks to the fans for their support. I will now give everything until the end of this season, to help my team-mates close the season in a strong position," said Matic.
The issue of Ten Hag's presence as a new manager has indeed caused turmoil in the MU dressing room. There are those who support it, but there are also those who are against it.
Moreover, the presence of the man from the Netherlands was accompanied by rumors of a massive change in the team.
Currently, the agreement between Erik Ten Hag and Manchester United is believed to be just a formality. Reportedly, the new manager will join Old Trafford after his stint in the Netherlands with Ajax Amsterdam is complete.