Manchester United's trip to Sheffield United has been brought forward a day and will now take place at 8pm on Saturday, October 21.
13.08.2023 - 15:09 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United have confirmed Fred's departure to Fenerbahce.
The Reds announced on Friday that they had agreed a fee of €15million (£12.93m) for the Brazilian midfielder who made 213 appearances for the club. United will receive €10m up front with €5m in add-ons.
Over the course of the weekend Fred has been in Turkey completing his medical and on Sunday his departure was officially confirmed on United's website. After announcing his departure from Old Trafford, the Reds paid tribute to their now ex-player.
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A statement read: "A tenacious and energetic player, Fred played in both attacking and defensive midfield roles for United during his time with the club and became popular with fans for his committed approach. The 30-year-old leaves so many positive memories from his time at Old Trafford, where he has been a hugely popular individual, both as a person and as a player.
"Everybody at the club would like to wish the very best of luck to Fred for the future."
Having joined from Shakhtar Donetsk, the 30-year-old would score 14 goals for the Reds including an important strike last season in the Europa League play-offs against Barcelona.
Fred won his first piece of major silverware at Old Trafford under Erik ten Hag as the Reds beat Newcastle to secure the Carabao Cup earlier this year, a game in which the Brazilian started. Speaking on his arrival in Turkey, Fred said: "I am very happy to come to Turkey's biggest club with such a great history. I want to be a part of this history.
"My first impressions are very good and positive.
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