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Published 20:10 IST, January 30th 2020

Bernardo Silva 'very happy' for friend Bruno Fernandes despite rival move

Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva is happy for friend Bruno Fernandes despite the Portuguese midfielder agreeing to move to rivals Manchester United.

Reported by: Sreehari Menon
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Manchester United are all set to complete the signing of Bruno Fernandes. The club have agreed to a deal with Sporting Lisbon. The club announced that the player will arrive at the club for a medical and then sign a contract. Bruno Fernandes was a long-term target for Manchester United. They had failed to sign the Portuguese midfielder in the summer.

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Bruno Fernandes joins Bernardo Silva, Joao Moutinho and Diogo Dalot as the latest Portuguese entrants in the PL

Bruno Fernandes is Manchester United’s first purchase in the January transfer market. Fernandes moves to United for a £46.5 million deal, with a further £21 million promised if particular objectives are met. For example, Lisbon will get a bonus of £12.6 million if Fernandes wins the Ballon D'Or.

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Manchester City's Bernardo Silva happy for Bruno Fernandes despite Manchester United move

Speaking to A Bola, Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva was all praise for his Portugal teammate Bruno Fernandes. He was very pleased for him despite the fact that he was signed by rivals Manchester United. Bernardo Silva said that Bruno deserved the big step up. Bernardo further added that Bruno Fernades will have good company in Manchester. He also added that Fernandes should not have any problems adapting to a new country.

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Updated 20:11 IST, January 30th 2020