FORMER Manchester United midfielder Fred emotionally confirms his exit from the club.
Fred, 30, has completed a £13million move to Fenerbahce, following the ‘most beautiful stage’ of his career.
Fred has paid tribute to Man Utd in a heartfelt social media post
The midfielder has signed for Fenerbahce on a five-year deal
Fred arrived for his medical on Saturday morning
The Brazilian has confirmed his departure from United by sending a heartfelt farewell message to supporters.
He made over 200 appearances for United and contributed 14 goals and 19 assists.
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United will receive £9m up front with £4m in add-ons and he flew to Istanbul on Saturday morning for his medical.
The midfielder wrote on social media: “Thanks for everything, Manchester United Football Club.
“Today ends one of the most beautiful stages of my career. I lived the dream of wearing the shirt of one of the biggest clubs in the world.
“Going through ups and downs, I leave with the conviction that I always gave my best during all training sessions and games.
“It was five years of a true dream for me and my family. I will be forever grateful for the opportunity. Forever a Red.”
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Sources at United say Fred will depart ‘with appreciation and respect for his big contribution to the team over the last five years’.
Despite receiving his fair share of public criticism, the Brazilian featured regularly under former boss Ole Gunner Solskjaer and nightmare interim coach Ralf Rangnick.
However, under the new manager Erik ten Hag, his playing time was substantially reduced last season.
With only one year remaining on his Old Trafford contract, the midfielder only made 12 league starts the previous season. The club accepted Fenerbahce’s offer.
Erik ten Hag will be able to sign Moroccan international Sofyan Amrabat as a result of Fred’s departure.
However, the Red Devils will need to act soon because Juventus is the newest team to express interest in signing him.
United is planning to look at Amadou Onana of Everton as a possible replacement if they don’t land Amrabat.
Fred was a dressing room favourite at United
