Chelsea fans in the Football Transfer Tavern are relieved as the Daily Express revealed that the Blues have offered Nemanja Matic a new deal, which will last until 2020.
The Serbian midfielder has been a key member in Chelsea’s squad which has seen them dominate the Premier League this season.
When he is either injured or suspended his absence is obvious and Chelsea struggle to control the midfield without his presence.
The deal is set to be worth around £93,000 a week, which is in the region of a £30,000 a-week pay rise.
Punters believe this is a slight statement from Chelsea, as he is currently suspended for his angry reaction to the horror tackle from Burnley’s Ashley Barnes, so this recent contract news shows that the Blues are backing their midfielder.
Mourinho will hope this news is closely followed by his current skipper, John Terry, as he guaranteed he would be at Stamford Bridge for a year.
