Nemanja Matic, a free agent since the termination of his contract with Olympique Lyonnais on August 14, has reached an agreement with Sassuolo. The Serbian midfielder has been in discussions with the Serie A club and has agreed to a contract until June 2026, with an option for an additional year. This information comes from Sky Italia journalist Gianluca Di Marzio. The deal is expected to be finalized soon.

Nemanja Matic is set to join Serie A club US Sassuolo on a one-year contract with an option for an additional season. He recently mutually terminated his contract with Olympique Lyon.

Nemanja Matic was spotted in Milan with his agents to meet Sassuolo's coach Fabio Grosso and CEO Giovanni Carnevali. The meeting was positive, and Matic expressed his desire to join a team where he can mentor young players. Sky Italia reports no financial agreement has been reached yet, and details have not been disclosed. Matic is a free agent after being released by Lyon.

Nemanja Matic, who recently departed from Lyon, has reportedly held discussions with Sassuolo's representatives, including CEO Giovanni Carnevali and coach Fabio Grosso. The meeting is described as highly positive, positioning Sassuolo as the club closest to finalizing the deal. Matic, who has previously played for Roma and Manchester United, was part of Roma's squad in the 2022/2023 season. During that time, he made fifty appearances in all competitions and scored two goals. Additionally, he played in the Europa League final with Roma, where they were defeated by Sevilla. Matic, a Serbian midfielder born in 1988, appears set to return to Serie A, with Sassuolo expressing the most interest, despite other Serie A clubs also being eager to sign him. Transfermarkt estimates the player's current market value at €2 million.