“My older brother is Bruno Fernandes. At least that’s the way I see it,” Raphinha writes in the Player’s Tribune.
“Our friendship began even before we became teammates at Sporting CP. Once he knew that I was going there, he texted me saying he was looking forward to playing with me.
“I know that I would have arrived at the club in a very timid way if I hadn’t known anyone there before, so he really helped me settle quickly.
“Bruno has helped me so much, man. In Portugal, we would talk a lot and go out for meals. When I went to Rennes, he advised me.”
The new Barcelona recruit, who moved to the Camp Nou for £60 million, added: “The guy [Bruno] is so clever.
“When I was on the plane to Leeds, he texted me saying my style would fit the league. He was right again.”
The Manchester United midfielder exudes a certain quality that makes people feel comfortable with him. With several new players coming through the door at Old Trafford, Bruno has his work cut out for him.
