Bruno Fernandes Credits Ronaldo For Man United Move
Bruno Fernandes has revealed that compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo’s success at Manchester United inspired his move to Old Trafford in the January transfer window.
United forked out a reported £46.5m to sign Fernandes from Portuguese outfit Sporting Lisbon and the 25-year-old has taken little time in adjusting to life in Manchester.
Fernandes has impressed in his three games so far for the Red Devils, racking up an assist when Chelsea were put to the sword at their own backyard in the Premier League on Monday.
Ronaldo found success in the red half of Manchester after making a similar move from Sporting Lisbon in 2003, winning three Premier League titles, the UEFA Champions League and departing for Real Madrid as a Ballon d’or winner in the summer of 2009.
"I'm a Cristiano Ronaldo fan and he's a player I've always followed," Fernandes said via Sky Sports ahead of Sunday's clash against Watford.
"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."
Fernandes added:"I didn't speak to [Ronaldo] before coming but did after my arrival. 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.
