Nemanja Matic has his eyes set on a famous Premier League and Champions League double after being announced as a Manchester United player.

The Red Devils spent £40m to prize the Serb away from Chelsea , with Jose Mourinho eager to work with his former player once again.

Matic believes United can mount a title challenge immediately, despite finishing 24 points behind champions Chelsea last term, as well as push the best in Europe in the Champions League.

"I think that this squad is read because they are mature, they have already worked with Jose for one year, so they know what they have to do and I’m sure that this season we can do many things," Matic said.

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The Serb signs his Man United contract (
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Matic had also been linked with Juventus (
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"As a member of the team I think we can do many things. I’m sure we will try to win the Premier League, also the Champions League, you never know what can happen. It’s always special to play in that. Everything is possible.

"All the best teams in Europe are there. And Manchester is one of the best teams in Europe for sure. It’s very difficult to make a plan before the season starts but we will try to win every game.”

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Nemanja Matic has joined Manchester United (
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Matic's arrival is thought to be key in freeing up Paul Pogba and he insists his position will provide Mourinho with "balance."

"That position gives balance to the team and allows you to control the game," Matic claims. "Playing in the centre of the pitch you have to know all the time where the ball is. But I always give my best, even more in fact."

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