Nani says Bruno Fernandes' focus on success makes him a perfect fit at Manchester United.
The former United favourite played with the midfielder at Sporting CP, having also long been his international teammate for Portugal.
It means the 34-year-old knows Fernandes well and he says he always expected his compatriot to be a success in the Premier League.
Speaking to United Review, Nani revealed Fernandes has already vastly improved from when they played together at Sporting, with his willingness to take risks making him stand out in the Premier League.
The attacker, who left Old Trafford in 2015 after eight years of service, also argued that Fernandes fits all the characteristics of a United star.
"A big part of this team is Bruno Fernandes. Bruno now is a much better player than when we were playing together," Nani said. "He was doing great in Portugal but the Portuguese league is not the same as the Premier League.
"I saw so much potential in Bruno and I told him to go to England if he decided to move to another league. I said to him: 'Your game will fit there and the fans will go crazy for you!'
"The style of his football is something fans appreciate.
"He is a player who likes to take risks in the game, who wants to take the responsibility of the game on his back and make difficult passes, dribbles and shots.
"He doesn't care about mistakes; he only thinks about success and making the team have success. He knows what that takes.
"That's Man United, isn't it? Bruno has done so well until now, scoring goals and setting up a lot of goals, but he will keep improving and making the team even better."
