Nemanja Matic describes ‘strange’ Manchester United debut against Sampdoria

NEMANJA MATIC has described his Manchester United debut as ‘strange’.

Manchester United announce Nemanja Matic signing

Nemanja Matic completed a £40million move to Manchester United from Chelsea at the start of the week.

United clinched a 2-1 win over Sampdoria at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin to wrap up their pre-season campaign on a high note.

Matic spent most of pre-season training alone while United were negotiating his move to Old Trafford.

The Serbian midfielder was glad to get on the pitch for the first time for the Red Devils.

And he admitted it was slightly strange to make his United debut.

Nemanja Matic making his Manchester United debut against SampdoriaGETTY

Nemanja Matic felt it strange making his debut

I trained alone in London and it was strange for me and I tried to give my best

Nemanja Matic

“It was strange because the team has played and had a good pre-season,” Matic told the club’s official website.

“I trained alone in London and it was strange for me and I tried to give my best.

“I tried to control the game well and to give balance to the side and I think for my first game, it was good for me.

Manchester United manager Jose MourinhoGETTY

Jose Mourinho spent £40million on Nemanja Matic

“Step by step, I will get better and better and help the team achieve something this season.”

United face in their opening Premier League game a week on Sunday (4pm).

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