Deal is officially done now, with Matic and Chelsea agreeing on a long term, 5 and a half year deal. Matic should be a huge improvement to Chelsea's deeper midfield and will help protect goal, by playing in front of the back four. He will most likely partner up with Ramires and form a solid holding partnership for chelsea.

For everyone who will say "Oh Chelsea have 100 midfielders, why are they buying more", please realize Matic plays a deeper position, in the 6 or 8 role. He does not play the same position as; Hazard, Oscar, Mata, Willian, Schurlle or Kevin De Bruyne (who will likely be sold this January as well, to Germnay outfit Wolfsburg).

We're delighted to announce the signing of Nemanja Matic from Benfica... http://che.lc/Maticsigns #CFC pic.twitter.com/YYQmEYqZeR

Alright then, you will see that when A.Cole is in form Mourinho will pick him and when we sign a LB after A.Cole leave don't be surprised :)

Quality signing. Very surprised Chelsea secured him for £21 million, as I always thought Benfica wouldn't let him go before someone matched the buyout clause set at £37 million. Impressive bargaining by Chelsea.

Also, I am sure he will settle quickly just like David Luiz and Ramires did. Does anyone know if he will be ready for the United game this weekend? Would be a perfect shot for him to show what he's made of.

Azpi shouldn't be in the starting 11. I think there is nothing really he did to be that great.Didn't say he's bad, said that he's done nothing special, just like Marin who just came in.

what if chelsea also sign Luke Shaw

chelsea should sign Falcao striker man we need striker