On Friday, English Premier League side Manchester United confirmed the signing of Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Clube de Portugal on Friday and penned a five-and-a-half-year contract.
The United fans have been clamouring for the Portuguese midfielder ever since he has been linked with the club. Twitter was rife with speculations and transfer rumours.
Hence, when it was finally confirmed that Fernandes is coming to Manchester, the entire United fanbase went into a meltdown. Twitter expressed their jubilation at this news.
Bruno Fernandes – the chant! pic.twitter.com/ks7uAyOWj4
— ⚽️442oons⚽️ (@442oons) January 30, 2020
Jesse Lingard and Andreas Pereira arriving at Old Trafford today and seeing Bruno Fernandes unveiled as a Manchester United player: pic.twitter.com/lUF8RxRzqe
— Footy Humour (@FootyHumour) January 30, 2020
You love to see it
Welcome @B_Fernandes8 #MUFC pic.twitter.com/75amo7Ztv7
— United Xtra (@utdxtra) January 30, 2020
A Sporting fan speaking about Bruno Fernandes. Sounds exactly like the kind of player we need right now. pic.twitter.com/GVH0thU3zx
— The Man Utd Way (@TheManUtdWay) January 30, 2020
Bruno Fernandes na Man Utd Player!
Our haters dey jealous #BrunoDay #BrunoFernandez pic.twitter.com/sNinddJZQA— Man United in Pidgin (@ManUtdInPidgin) January 30, 2020
Bruno Fernandes is Red!
Manchester United fans rn pic.twitter.com/td5jk59i6n— Me_daVincii™ (@IamMrVankie) January 30, 2020
When you spot Bruno Fernandes on plane at the airport pic.twitter.com/Xhw8q2bwgg
— Ùnited Galàctico (@galactico_mufc) January 30, 2020
Bruno Fernandes:
Multi-system player (8 in 4-3-3, 10 in 4-2-3-1)
A natural leader and former Sporting captain
⚽ Record-breaking goal tally from midfield (32)
❌ Big defensive contributor (3.6 tackles pg)
♂️ Elite creator (3.7 key passes pg)
#MUFC’s latest signing pic.twitter.com/unxngTgOJA
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) January 30, 2020
Mad how Bruno Fernandes is already Man Utd’s greatest ever Portuguese player
— Pøgba Senior (@TheSaItIsHere) January 30, 2020
Bruno Fernandes is a Red #mufc pic.twitter.com/qJnRKZkEPH
— Man United News (@ManUtdMEN) January 30, 2020
#BrunoFernandez
Presenter: Good afternoon, Manchester United just officially announced the signing of Bruno Fernandes?
Manutd fans: Oh, yes.
Presenter: Wonderful, how does that feel Mate?
Manutd fans: pic.twitter.com/YIVnlidZnh— AFRICAN ROOT (@mobamz) January 30, 2020
Welcome Bruno from Mars, good to have you bro #ManUtd #BrunoFernandes #ManchesterUnited pic.twitter.com/4RWGjnvWg1
— Yomist (@Yomist3) January 30, 2020
Even Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, could not control his feelings upon hearing this news.
One word…..
Brunoooooooooooo
Welcome to Manchester @B_Fernandes8
❤️❤️❤️❤️
Full Vlog Live Now https://t.co/GkRNfqZlBP pic.twitter.com/JtKiuzO2mQ
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) January 30, 2020
The 25-year-old Portuguese international has contributed 63 goals and 52 assists in 137 appearances for Sporting Clube de Portugal. He has made 19 senior appearances for his country and was a part of the successful squad that won the UEFA Nations League in 2019.
“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,” said Fernandes.
He added, “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,” Fernandes was quoted.
#MUFC is delighted to announce the signing of Bruno Fernandes!
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 30, 2020
United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said: “We have been tracking Bruno for many months and everyone here has been tremendously impressed with all his attributes and what he will bring to this team. Most importantly he is a terrific human being with a great personality and his leadership qualities are clear for all to see.”
“Bruno’s goals and assists stats speak for themselves, he will be a fantastic addition to our team and he will help us push on in the second part of the season. The winter break is coming at a perfect time for us to integrate Bruno into the squad and for him to get to know his team-mates,” Solskjaer added.