Bruno Fernandes said he knew that Manchester United fans are desperate to see him paired with Paul Pogba when the season starts again and believes he can help France thrive.
Fernandes began his United flight career after his move from Sporting CP and says he can’t wait to line up alongside his World Cup winner teammate.
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“There are many people who are eager to see us together,” Fernandes told ESPN Brazil. “Of course, we also want to play together to help the club win games.
“We are players who take risks. We try to help, we try different things and it can be an advantage for both of us. We have the ability to reach the box and score goals.
“We are players who create many opportunities during the game and who could increase the number of great chances for Manchester United. I believe that with Paul’s arrival we will become even stronger.”
United restart the season trying to make their way into the Champions League next season, finishing in the top four or winning the Europa League.
Pogba’s return from injury is timely ahead of the remaining Premier League games and Fernandes says the 27-year-old is determined to bring Solskjaer’s team back to the top European club competition.
“We have a good relationship on and off the pitch,” said Fernandes. “We talk and play.
“He has everything to solve. Paul’s ambitions are the same as mine now: to help the club reach the Champions League so that, next season, we can demonstrate our quality in what is the most desired club competition in Europe “.
Fernandes was the key to the unbeaten 11-game United game before the coronavirus epidemic caused football to stop in Europe.
The Portuguese director has excelled since arriving in January and revealed that an international teammate – and a former Solskjaer teammate – has been instrumental in making the move.
“Christian [Ronaldo] he had an active voice when asked about the possibility of me playing here, “said Fernandes.” He praised me, as far as I know.
“This is what Mister Solskjaer says. Cristiano recently sent me a message asking me if I was fine, if my adaptation was going well and everything. He is a person I consider very much.
“He is a childhood friend. Being able to talk to him, have his advice and be able to play for him in the national team are spectacular things.”
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