Serbian defensive midfielder Nemanja Matić, 37, stated that he and Sassuolo will talk again when the season ends, adding that the club knows he has no problem going forward if he is happy. His contract with Sassuolo, which he joined in August 2025, expires on June 30, 2026. In the 2025/2026 Serie A season, the midfielder has made 25 appearances, scoring one goal and providing one assist. Matić, who has 48 caps and 2 goals for Serbia, has a current market value of €1.80m, according to Transfermarkt. He has previously been linked with a move to Benfica.