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Bruno Fernandes' move to Manchester United is actually happening!
That's right, after months and months (and months) of flirting with Fernandes' signature, United have pulled their finger out and agreed to sign the Sporting CP captain in a €55m deal, which includes another €25m in add-ons.
Fans in the north west are understandably ecstatic that their club are (finally) showing some big ambition in the transfer market, addressing an obvious weakness in their squad which could give Ole Gunnar Solskjaer the boost he needs until the summer.
For fans of other clubs, and everyone here at 90min for that matter, everyone else is just looking forward to this monumental, everlasting transfer saga to come to a timely end.
Despite the gravity of the news on Tuesday, the social media reaction to United's agreement for Fernandes was actually really subdued...
Oh, who are we kidding? Twitter went into full-blown meltdown so badly that it would make Donald Trump get jealous of all the attention that's going the way of Fernandes.
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Even if Manchester United's official account announces Bruno Fernandes, I still wouldn't believe it. This saga has been going on for so many months.
— Devils of United (@DevilsOfUnited) January 28, 2020
How badly Manchester United need a player of Bruno Fernandes' quality and profile. Should be a huge boost, providing he can settle quickly. Exciting signing.
— Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) January 28, 2020
At last he is coming@ManUtd #BrunoFernandes ❤
— Amal Krishna (@AmalKri14827932) January 28, 2020
Seriously cant believe it! @B_Fernandes8 to @ManUtd. Getting goosebumps...cant wait for the official announcement
— AK (@AK300300) January 28, 2020
When you hear Bruno Fernandes is expected to travel to Manchester tomorrow... pic.twitter.com/nokyy2v5cR
— United Xtra (@utdxtra) January 28, 2020
Can I just express my surprise that Man Utd have waited until the end of the transfer window to finally strike a deal for Bruno Fernandes
— Scott Saunders (@_scottsaunders) January 28, 2020
The breakthrough with Sporting CP came as a surprise.
Just hours earlier, it was suggested that Barcelona had been in contact with the Portuguese club to discuss a possible transfer.
It's not known if there really was interest from La Liga's reigning champions, or if it simply a sly leak from super agent Jorge Mendes - who doesn't even represent Fernandes but got involved anyway - to give United a much-needed kick up the backside.
But at this stage, it doesn't matter. And those United fans who just a few hours ago were heartbroken can at least see the funny side.
Well, most of them at least.
Took Barcelona to push the Bruno Fernandes deal over the line.
— The United Stand (@UnitedStandMUFC) January 28, 2020
Barcelona for Director of Football.
*BRUNO FERNANDES REJECTS BARCELONA MOVE FOR MANCHESTER UNITED*
— Nii Lante (@oko_sumah) January 28, 2020
I'm going to read this news whiles sipping a glass of Coca Cola at the beach
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Thank you Barcelona for the Bruno Fernandes deal. On behalf of the entire Manchester United fans, we want to say we love you Barcelona ❤❤❤
— Uncle Chu (@Chubiei) January 28, 2020
My feeling is that if Sporting sold Fernandes now they would not find a replaxement in time; therefore I am not expecting them to sell him to United #mufc
— Gary Murray (@GaryMur13375544) January 28, 2020
This is mad!
— Deej (@DeejGaming) January 28, 2020
Inter were holding out on the asking price for Eriksen.
Barcelona make an offer.
Inter increase offer to match.
Man United holding out on Fernandes.
Barcelona come in.
Man United increase offer twice in one day!
Drop a call to Barca if you need to shift anyone!
Manchester United and Ed Woodward wouldn't have signed Bruno Fernandes. The fear of fans backlash and protests, with Barcelona entering negotiations with Sporting made them to act fast...
— Ezigbo Mmadu (@Ezigbo_mmadu) January 28, 2020
How the deal has come about ultimately doesn't matter.
It looks like Fernandes is going to become a Manchester United player this week.
But most importantly, we can all try to forget the last 18 months of this transfer saga ever happened as we move on to something else in 2020.
United fans. This Bruno saga, it’s finally Done! pic.twitter.com/aOKjCY82XN
— The Elite Pundit Show (@TheElitePundit) January 28, 2020
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Source : 90min
