Bruno Fernandes feels ‘incredible’ after £67.8m Man Utd move
Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes has completed his move to Manchester United on a five-and-a-half year deal, the Premier League club have announced.
Manchester United have completed the signing of Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon.
The 25-year-old has signed a five-and-a-half-year contract, with the option of a further 12-month extension, in a deal worth an initial £46.6million.
The long-anticipated deal was finalised on Thursday after Fernandes, who has 19 international caps, agreed personal terms and passed a medical.
Fernandes told the club’s website: “My love of Manchester United really started when I used to watch Cristiano Ronaldo play and ever since then I have been a big fan of this great club.
“For me to now play for Manchester United feels incredible, I have worked hard to get to this moment and I can promise the fans that I will give everything for the badge to help bring us more success and trophies.”
United were reportedly close to securing Fernandes’ signature a fortnight ago but the deal stalled as the clubs struggled to agree a fee.
That changed as United made a breakthrough in negotiations this week and by Wednesday they confirmed an agreement with Sporting was in place.
