Brazilian midfielder Fred’s journey at Manchester United has come to an end as he officially departs to join Fenerbahçe in a transfer worth £12.9 million. Fred initially arrived at Old Trafford from Shakhtar Donetsk in Ukraine during the summer of 2018 and has since contributed with 213 appearances for the Red Devils across various competitions. The club has now confirmed that Fred is set to undergo a medical evaluation in Istanbul on Saturday before the transfer’s finalization.
Fred’s final match for Manchester United was in the FA Cup final held in June. As part of the agreement with Fenerbahçe, United will receive an initial payment of €10 million, with an additional €5 million contingent on certain performance-related factors.
This move reflects a broader strategy within Manchester United, as manager Erik ten Hag seeks to create space for potential new midfield additions. Both Fred and Donny van de Beek have been subjects of transfer speculation, and with Fred’s transfer being formalized, the club is expected to now turn its attention to finding a suitable destination for the Dutch midfielder.