Bruno Fernandes has revealed he messaged Cristiano Ronaldo to thank him following his transfer from Sporting Lisbon to Manchester United.
The 25-year-old midfielder followed in the footsteps of Ronaldo when he signed for United in January and he has spoken about how the five-time Ballon d'Or winner was key to his move.
"I didn't speak to [Ronaldo] before coming but did after my arrival," Fernandes told Sky Sports.
"I know some people asked Cristiano what he thought of me and what I was like as a player and a person.
"I know he spoke highly of me and gave me a good reference, so I sent him a message after to thank him for his kind words. Pressure always has to be present in our day-to-day and we have to be under pressure to improve every day."
Fernandes was linked with numerous other clubs during the January transfer window but the midfielder, who has already made two starts for United, dreamed of playing at Old Trafford and following in the footsteps of his idol.
"Obviously Manchester United's interest in me was a big deal. It was a dream that I wanted to make come true. My dream was to play in the Premier League and I'm a Cristiano Ronaldo fan and he's a player I've always followed," Fernandes said.
"When Cristiano burst on to the scene here in Manchester, he spent a good chunk of his early career here and enjoyed so much success.
"That's why it was a dream of mine to play for Manchester United and I'm very pleased to be here because it's a childhood dream come true.
"I think any player who joins Manchester United wants to win everything; I want to win every competition that Manchester United compete in.
"I'm an ambitious player who wants success and I want to win every game in every competition we're in."
