The central midfielder signed from Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk in June, before spending his next three weeks at Russia 2018 with the national team up to their quarter-final loss to Belgium.
Fred was not among the United players who returned to the Aon Training Complex on Wednesday, because he is currently enjoying a holiday, but his mind is clearly on his future role as a Red.
Using his official Twitter account, the 25-year-old recruit posted a message to supporters that prompted a positive response from his followers…
I’m very proud to join@ManUtd .