Manchester United have reached an agreement in principle with Turkish side Fenerbahce for Fred. According to BBC Sport, the English giants accepted a transfer bid of 15 million euros. The Brazilian midfielder has reportedly been told he won’t have much playing time this season, which is why the Red Devils are open to let him go.
Ahead of his second season at Old Trafford, Erik ten Hag is trying to make more adjustments to his squad as he aims to bring back glory days to the club. Fred, 30, had also been linked with Galatasaray and Fulham, with his Man Utd contract set to expire in 2024.
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Man United confirm agreement in principle for Fred’s departure
“Manchester United can confirm an agreement in principle has been reached with Fenerbahce for the transfer of Fred. The Brazil international is set for a switch to the Turkish Super Lig, subject to a medical, agreeing personal terms and receiving international clearance to process the move. Our no.17 is scheduled to fly out to Istanbul on Saturday, in order to take his medical tests,” a club statement read.
The Brazilian arrived in Manchester in 2018 from Ukrainian outfit Shakhtar Donetsk, scoring 14 goals in 213 appearances for the Red Devils.
The club has thanked Fred for his contribution all these years. “Everybody at the club would like to wish the very best of luck to Fred for the future, as we await confirmation that the deal is completed.”
