This archive report was first published on 15 July 2020.
Published on July 15, 2020, Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed that he contacted Cristiano Ronaldo before signing Bruno Fernandes in January 2020.
Fernandes, a 25-year-old midfielder, joined the Red Devils from Sporting Lisbon and has since become an instant hit for the club, scoring eight goals and eight assists in 16 games.
Despite moving to Old Trafford mid-way through the 2019-20 season, Fernandes has won the Premier League player of the month twice - in February and June - and the goal of the month once.
Solskjaer has praised Fernandes' qualities, saying, "You can see that with your eye really what talent and quality you've got." He also revealed that Ronaldo's recommendation played a key role in signing Fernandes, saying, "I managed to get hold of Cristiano and his recommendation obviously stands him [Fernandes] in good stead."
With Fernandes' presence in the team, Manchester United is now contending for the European competition qualification spot this season.
