Revealed: How Ronaldo brought Fernandes to Manchester United

Manchester United's January signing, Bruno Fernandes, has revealed how ex-Red Devil star, Cristiano Ronaldo brought him to Old Trafford.

Manchester United signed Bruno from Ronaldo's former club, Sporting CP, for a fee around £62M in the January transfer window of 2019/20 season.

Fernandes said that the move to United was a "childhood dream come true", a dream started because Ronaldo graced the Old Trafford turf in a spectacular manner.

During an interview with Sky Sports, Fernandes revealed the favour Ronaldo did when people inquired about his person before the deal and what he (Bruno) said to Ronaldo after joining United.

"I'm a Cristiano Ronaldo fan and he's a player I've always followed," Fernandes said.

"When Cristiano burst on to the scene here in Manchester, he spent a good chunk of his early career here and enjoyed so much success.

"That's why it was a dream of mine to play for Manchester United and I'm very pleased to be here because it's a childhood dream come true.

"I think any player who joins Manchester United wants to win everything; I want to win every competition that Manchester United compete in.

"I'm an ambitious player who wants success and I want to win every game in every competition we're in."



"I didn't speak to [Ronaldo] before coming but did after my arrival," Fernandes said.

"I know some people asked Cristiano what he thought of me and what I was like as a player and a person.

"I know he spoke highly of me and gave me a good reference, so I sent him a message after to thank him for his kind words.

"Pressure always has to be present in our day-to-day and we have to be under pressure to improve every day.

"I'm a person who demands a lot from myself and always want more and to do better.

"That's why, regardless of the transfer fee, I wanted to keep improving and be a better player."

Sky Sports