Overview

• Matic, now at Sassuolo, detailed his grievances in new interviews reported by Sky Sport and La Gazzetta dello Sport.
• He says he chose a one-year Roma deal in 2022 because of José Mourinho and the supporters after turning down longer three-year offers elsewhere.
• According to Matic, Roma indicated January renewal talks and even an automatic extension if he played over 50% of games, which he says did not occur.
• He recounts feeling constantly on trial, told the club in February he would leave after the season, and says fans showed him more respect than executives did.
• Rennes offered a three-year contract in summer 2023 that he accepted before moving to Lyon and then returning to Serie A, with no Roma response reported in this coverage.