Fred completes £13million transfer to Fenerbahce as Manchester United verify Brazilian’s departure

Manchester United have confirmed the departure of Brazilian midfielder Fred after an settlement with Turkish facet Fenerbahce.

Fred completes a £13 million transfer to a brand new surroundings after 5 years at Old Trafford, having first joined from Ukrainian facet Shakhtar Donetsk in 2018.

United introduced that the 30-year-old has efficiently accomplished his medical in Turkey and has agreed private phrases at his new membership, with the transfer topic to worldwide approval.

The midfielder had beforehand stated an emotional goodbye to the Red Devils supporters in a video filled with highlights and movies of heartwarming interactions with followers.

Erik ten Hag is now anticipated to make use of the proceeds from the sale of the participant to signal a brand new midfielder within the remaining weeks of the summer time switch window.

United proceed to pursue the Fiorentina midfielder and have additionally probed Everton’s Andre Onana if they can’t agree a switch with the Italian facet.

Fred leaves the North West of England after enduring a blended time in Manchester that clashed with some particular person moments of brilliance and poor performances.

He was commonly utilized by former supervisor Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in a midfield duo with Scotland worldwide Scott McTominay earlier than Ten Hag took cost.

Due to the arrival of the Dutch supervisor, Fred’s enjoying time was restricted as new signings Casemiro and Christian Eriksen had been usually most well-liked in midfield alongside Bruno Fernandes.

Fred made 213 appearances for United throughout his time on the membership, scoring 14 targets and recording 19 assists for the 13-time Premier League champions.

The Brazilian posted an accompanying message alongside his exit video, saying: ‘Thank you for everything, Manchester United Football Club. Today ends one of the most beautiful stages of my career.

“I was living the dream of wearing the shirt of one of the biggest clubs in the world. With ups and downs I leave with the conviction that I have always given the best of myself during all training sessions and competitions.

“It was a true dream for me and my family for five years. I will be eternally grateful for the opportunity. Forever a red one!’