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EPL Transfer: Fernandes completes move to Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon

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January 30, 2020

Michael Orodare

Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes, on Thursday, completed his move from Sporting Lisbon to Manchester United.

The midfielder signed a five-and-a-half-year contract at Old Trafford, with the option to extend for a further year.

He is eligible to make his debut against Wolves on Saturday evening.

United have agreed a deal which could see them pay up to £68m for the Portugal international, who scored 63 goals in 137 games for Sporting.

“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,” Fernandes told United’s website.

“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.

“I want to thank Sporting for everything they have done for me. It is surreal to hear the nice words that have been said about me from players that used to play for this team.

“A massive thank you to Ole and everyone at Manchester United for the trust they have shown in me and I can’t wait to start to repay that on the pitch.”