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Lyon terminate veteran Matic’s contract a year early

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The French club opted to shed one of its highest-paid players as part of its effort to significantly reduce its payroll.

LYON: Former Serbian international Nemanja Matic has reached an “amicable” agreement for the early termination of his contract with Lyon, the Ligue 1 club said Thursday.

The 37-year-old former Manchester United, Chelsea and Benfica midfielder’s contract had been due to run until June 30, 2026.

However the club has opted to shed one of its highest-paid players as part of its effort to significantly reduce its payroll.

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