Matic: Joining Roma is just for Mourinho, but the club didn t want to renew the contract and left

Hupu News on October 7th, Matic, who plays for Sassuolo, himself clarified his issues with Roma to Sky Sports.

"Why did I leave Rome? Let me explain everything," the Serbian began.

"I have to start from the beginning: when I chose Roma and left Manchester United to join a project where I could stay for at least a few years, I received some attractive offers for a three-year contract, and I was not getting any younger.

Then Mourinho sent me an invitation on behalf of Roma, and at first I didn't want to go because the contract was only for one year. Later I talked to Mourinho I talked about it, and also talked about it with my agent... The most important thing is that for him, for the club, for the fans, I chose Roma, and they told me: 'Sign, and if everything goes well, we will talk about a contract extension in January. '"

Things went well, and considering Matic's contribution to Roma, Roma was only one step away from winning the Europa League. The Serbian player made 50 appearances in one season, scoring 2 goals and providing 3 assists.

No one in the Roma team doubted that he would renew his contract, and Mourinho was even more noncommittal. After all, Mourinho had recruited him to the Premier League, but his departure shocked the "special one".

"In the beginning, even with my family, life in Rome lacked enough stability. I chose Roma, first of all, for Jose, I felt that I was playing well and have always played well.

No one came knocking on my door in January. I contacted the club myself and they told me that if I played more than 50% of the games, my contract would be automatically renewed, but this was not the same as the agreement we reached last summer.

So I feel like I have been on trial, But I was and am an experienced player and I deserve more respect.

In February, I told the club that I would go all out until the end of the season and lead the team further. I always gave for everyone, but after the season, they already knew the decision, so I decided to leave.

In short, there were no issues between my teammates and I, and there was no environmental intolerance. “The problem is people who make promises and don’t deliver.

This kind of life is not stable at all, and this feeling makes me very uncomfortable: I tried my best, and it feels good. I feel the love of the fans, and they respect me more than they respect the club. Rennes knocked on my door and offered me a three-year contract, which meant greater stability.

After learning about this program, I thought about what would be best for me and my family. Now, time has passed: people are not what they used to be, and I can talk about it freely. They're not unfair, but I deserve more respect. "