BRUNO FERNANDES posted an emotional goodbye to a Sporting Lisbon fan as he agreed a move to Manchester United.
The Red Devils launched a new and improved initial £46.6million bid last night plus add-ons which was accepted by the Portuguese side after months of talks.
Fernandes’ message to the young fanCredit: Instagram
Portuguese midfielder Fernandes, 25, is expected to complete the deal tonight subject to a medical.
His exit will no doubt leave a huge hole in the hearts of Sporting fans.
And one young girl in particular seemed to dread the player going.
Miranda Juliana, who is seen wearing a Sporting scarf, posted a photo of herself with Fernandes.
She wrote: “Goodbye Bruno good trip.”
And the player himself liked the photo and responded with his own heartfelt message.
He wrote: “I won’t forget your little tears, whether you believe it or not your tears and words messed with me!
“I hope one day later I have the chance to see you again.”
A photo today posted earlier today by Fernandes’ friend Carolina Deslandes appeared to show the pair in an airport and presumably on their way to Manchester.
Fernandes was stopped by reporters from Portuguese broadcaster SIC outside his house and questioned over his switch to the Red Devils.
When asked if the Premier League was his preference, he simply responded: “It always was.”
But he didn’t appear to be in a talking mood and when further quizzed on United specifically, Fernandes added: “Anything really.”
Boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be hoping to have Fernandes at his disposal when his side host Wolves on Saturday evening.
Injuries to Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay have left him short of options in midfield and Fernandes’ arrival could also ease tensions among supporters at the club.
Fernandes’ hopes of wearing the No8 shirt he dons at Sporting are unlikely because it is already taken by Juan Mata.
Instead he could be handed the famous No7 shirt left vacant when Alexis Sanchez sealed his loan move to Inter Milan.
The number has been worn by United legends down the years including David Beckham, Eric Cantona and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ryan Giggs’ old No11 shirt is also available as is Ashley Young’s No18 after he also sealed a move to Inter.
Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer refuses to comment on any transfer news for Bruno Fernandes
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
