Nemanja Matic DENIES going on strike at Rennes in bid to force move away… as midfielder explains training absence branded ‘wholly incomprehensible’ by French club

Nemanja Matic has denied that he has gone on strike at Rennes in a bid to force through a move away from the club.

The midfielder joined the French club from Roma in the summer but has struggled to settle, with reports surfacing over the last few days that he has been trying to push for an immediate exit.

Rennes took the move to address a recent training absence from the Serbian earlier this week, branding it ‘wholly incomprehensible for an experienced player under contract until 2025’ and stating that they were waiting for an explanation.

Matic has now done just that, taking to social media to explain to his followers his reasoning, and that he plans to return to the club.

Posting on Instagram, the former Chelsea and Manchester United man said that he missed training because of a personal issue with his family, and that he wants to work with the club to move forward from the saga.

The midfielder recently missed a training session, described as ‘wholly incomprehensible’ by his club

Matic moved to France from Roma, managed by Jose Mourinho (pictured), on a free transfer in the summer

‘Dear supporters, I want to end any speculation and say that last summer I was honoured by Stade Rennais’ invitation to be part of an ambitious project that needed a player of my characteristics and experience,’ he posted on his Instagram story,

‘After six months at the club I can confirm our club has become an exceptional club for all players, especially young ones.

‘Unfortunately, due to my mistake, I did not manage to adapt my private things to my professional one.

‘I could not enrol my children into the international school they have been attending since the beginning of schooling.

‘That is why I was away the last three days, to try and solve this big problem for…