UNITED SPECIAL Fred’s ready to get rocking with Reds
SUMMER signing Fred can’t wait to get his United career started.
The midfielder is set to meet up with his new teammates on the Reds’ pre-season tour of the US following a three-week break after being part of Brazil’s World Cup squad.
But he already has an eye on starting work following his £52m transfer from Shakhtar Donetsk - and has been receiving messages from United supporters.
Fred tweeted in response: “I’m very proud to join @ManUtd. New chapter of my career start, and I’m fully committed to work hard to help this huge club achieve success.
“Thanks to the fans for all the messages I received, and let’s be together to achieve our goals!”
Fred became United’s second arrival of the close season last month following the capture of young right-back Diogo Dalot from Porto.
He said on completing his move: “This is the biggest club in the world and I am delighted to be a part of this amazing team.
“To work with Jose Mourinho, who has won so many trophies in his time as a coach, is an opportunity not to be missed.
”I cannot wait to get started and to meet my new team-mates. I would like to thank everyone at Shakhtar Donetsk for everything they have done for me over the past five years.”
Mourinho, who wants to add a centreback to his two signings, said: “Fred will complement our other midfielders’ qualities, which we need – his creative brain and passing vision will give us another dimension to our game.”