Man United agrees to Fed’s transfer to Fenerbahce

By Sola Omoniyi, Lagos

Manchester United confirmed on Friday that they had reached an “agreement in principle” for the sale of Fred from Old Trafford to Turkish club Fenerbahce.

Fred will go to Istanbul for a physical on Saturday, according to a statement on United’s website, with the deal also contingent on the midfielder “agreeing personal terms and receiving international clearance to process the move.

“‘The 30-year-old leaves so many positive memories from his time at Old Trafford, where he has been a hugely popular individual, both as a person and as a player,’ United said of Fred. Everyone at the club wishes Fred the best of luck in his future endeavours.”