Published 20:08 IST, January 31st 2020
Bruno Fernandes claims he chose the No. 18 shirt at Man Utd because of Paul Scholes
Manchester United's new star signing - Bruno Fernandes - will wear the No. 18 jersey at Old Trafford. The Portuguese wants to emulate legendary Paul Scholes.
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Bru Fernandes has signed a long-term deal with Manchester United. It is a transfer deal that will see Reds pay a €55 million (£46.5 million) initial fee and a furr €25 million (£21.1 million) in potential bonuses. Portuguese will join from Sporting Lisbon ( same club that Cristia Ronaldo played for before joining Manchester United) and is expected to immediately be drafted into starting line-up by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Ahe of his much-awaited Premier League debut, Bru Fernandes revealed reason behind choosing jersey number - 18.
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Bru Fernandes has arrived at Old Trafford!
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Bru Fernandes chose jersey number 18 because of Paul Scholes
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Premier League new boy Bru Fernandes enters Manchester United setup with a lot of expectations on his shoulders, especially from fans. Ed Woodward has finally delivered by bringing in Sporting Lisbon captain on a mega deal. Bru Fernandes, who could make his Manchester United debut against Wolves this weekend, will wear . 18 jersey at United. It was worn by club legend Paul Scholes in past. Can Portuguese maestro create his own legacy with Manchester United in Premier League?
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Manchester United fans are excited about arrival of Bru Fernandes and rightly so!
20:08 IST, January 31st 2020