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Manchester Evening News
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Katie Fitzpatrick

The romantic story of new Manchester United signing Bruno Fernandes and the childhood sweetheart who became his wife

United's new signing Bruno Fernandes is set to be joined by his wife when he moves to Manchester.

The Portuguese midfielder and his childhood sweetheart Ana Pinho have been inseparable since they met as teens in high school.

The couple, who are both 25, were in the same class at school in Portugal.

She has previously explained how she played hard to get at first.

“We were 16/17 years old. We met at school," Ana told Voce na TV last year.

“At the time I was in Boavista and went to a nearby school. We fell into the same class."

She added: "I always said 'no', and then I gave in."

The couple married in December 2015 and Ana gave birth to their daughter Matilde in January 2017.

The doting mum's Instagram bio reads "Mamã da Matilde" alongside a love heart.

Ana has been messaged by excited Manchester United fans on Instagram over her husband's move to Old Trafford.

"Manchester United please," urged one.

"Your husband looks good in red hinted another."

"King @Brunofernandes and Queen @anaapinho we're welcoming you To join @ManchesterUnited we love your FAMILY,"  cheered another.

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