Manchester City star Fernandinho has been helping his 25-year-old compatriot Fred settle in Manchester despite the pair’s clubs being fierce foes.
It’s been far from smooth sailing for Fred since moving to Manchester United in summer 2018 at a cost of £52m. During his first season, he made just 13 starts in the Premier League and appeared to have the makings of a prime transfer dud
But fast forward to present day and Fred has missed just four top flight outings for the Red Devils this term, starting 22 of 29 overall, and his Whoscored performance rating has jumped up from 6.49 in 2018/19 to 6.95, encapsulating the improvement he’s shown.
According to Bleacher Report, the influence of a countryman on the other side of Manchester has been pivotal, with Fernandinho stepping forward during Fred’s darkest moments.
There is a large contingent of Brazilians at City, but they report it is 33-year-old Fernandinho who is closest to Fred and the veteran has put rivalry aside to help his friend find his feet in the North West.
Manchester United fans have put the City rivalry to one side to praise the 34-year-old.
@Chris_JH42 Fernandinho is a baller 👊
— Ben (@JuanRidders) April 3, 2020
Fernandinho is a leader …I don’t expect anything less and my respect for him just went up again
— asore (@iamasoremaseka) April 3, 2020
They are living like family when they are abroad. Just like @juanmata8 nd @21LVA . I even remember a photo of @orafa2 @fernandinho @Phil_Coutinho at home for meal.. Let 90 minutes enemity remained on the pitch.. Thanks @fernandinho
— said mussa (@sayeed_m10) April 4, 2020
Always rated Fernandinho. Top man!
— Saurabh (@SaurabhRmufc) April 4, 2020
Be your brother’s keeper…. Much accolades to him👏
— Omo Bibire tio se f’owo ra🇳🇬 (@BIOMANCUNIAN) April 3, 2020
@fernandinho respect
— Nadeem🔰 (@NadeemL19) April 3, 2020
Greatness recognises talent 🤝
— Gabbys offside again (@OffsideByJesus) April 3, 2020
Fernandinho most underrated player in prem history btw
— MARTIAL HNDRXX (@martialsburner) April 3, 2020
He’s definitely a nice guy off the pitch lol
— Reagan Tinka 🔴 (@EasyMoneySnipa6) April 3, 2020
@fernandinho pic.twitter.com/14iaP3NGsa
— 1Unitedtillidie (@1Unitedtillidie) April 3, 2020
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