Gary Neville gives his verdict on Manchester United's Nemanja Matic move and what it means for Chelsea

The Serbian international midfielder has put pen to paper on a three-year deal to become Jose Mourinho's third summer signing

Gary Neville has backed Nemanja Matic to be a success at Manchester United (Getty)

Gary Neville has backed Nemanja Matic to be a success at Manchester United following his £40million move from Chelsea.

The Serbian international midfielder has put pen to paper on a three-year deal and becomes Jose Mourinho's third summer signing following the arrival of Victor Lindelof and Romelu Lukaku.

Neville is a fan of the 28-year-old's and believes he will slot in to assist and ultimately replace club captain Michael Carrick in the centre of midfield.

"Michael Carrick's obviously got one more year but he can't play every single week so they've got to have that player come in and do the same job. I believe Nemanja Matic can do that," he told Sky Sports.

"United need a holding midfield player. Morgan Schneiderlin was let go earlier this year, Bastian Schweinsteiger didn't get a game. There needed to be a replacement in there and ultimately I think Matic will fit the bill."

Matic leaves Chelsea after three successful seasons where he won the title twice and Neville has questioned the Blues' decision to allow such a key player leave especially with only Tiemoue Bakayoko so far added in his stead.

"It's a strange one for Chelsea to let him go because I thought he was good for them with Kante and I think they need to strengthen," he added. "So I'm not sure why he's been let go so they must have replacements in hand."