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'When I received the call, I was crying through happiness': Bruno Fernandes reveals he had tears of joy when told of Man United interest before joining in 'dream' £68m Sporting Lisbon move

Bruno Fernandes says he broke down in tears upon hearing that his 'dream' club Manchester United wanted to sign him.

Fernandes finally completed his £68million transfer to Old Trafford from Sporting Lisbon in January - after being monitored closely by the club last summer. He signed a five-and-a-half year contract.

The 25-year-old has been a breath of fresh air since joining the Red Devils - scoring three times and producing four assists in nine appearances so far.

Bruno Fernandes says he was 'crying through happiness' when Manchester United wanted him
He joined from Sporting Lisbon in January a u00a368m deal - signing au00a0five-and-a-half year contract

He joined from Sporting Lisbon in January a £68m deal - signing a five-and-a-half year contract

And having grown up watching his Portuguese compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo shine for United, Fernandes says he was overwhelmed with emotion when he first realised of his current club's interest in him too.