Manchester United have confirmed that Brazilian midfielder Fred has completed a move to Fenerbahce.
The 30-year-old travelled to Istanbul on Saturday for a medical after it was revealed that the two teams had come to an agreement over a transfer fee, believed to be around £13m.
Fred has now completed his medical and agreed personal terms, with the Turkish giants confirming his signature on Sunday afternoon.
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"Manchester United can confirm that Fred has completed his transfer to Fenerbahce, subject to international clearance," read a statement on Man United's official website.
"The Brazil international will make the switch to the Turkish Super Lig, after he successfully underwent a medical and agreed personal terms."
Fred arrived at Man United from Shakhtar Donetsk in the summer of 2018, and he has departed the club having made 213 appearances in all competitions.
The midfielder was a regular for Erik ten Hag's side during the 2022-23 campaign, featuring on 56 occasions in all competitions, but he found it difficult to secure regular starts.
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"Today ends one of the most beautiful stages of my career," Fred posted on social media. "I lived the dream of wearing the shirt of one of the biggest clubs in the world.
"Going through ups and downs, I leave with the conviction that I always gave my best during all training sessions and games.
"It was five years of a true dream for me and my family. I will be forever grateful for the opportunity. Forever a Red!"
Meanwhile, he told Fenerbahce's official website: "I am very happy to come to Turkey's biggest club with such a great history. I want to be a part of this history too.
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"My first impressions are very good and positive. Everyone at the club made me feel very welcome. I was extra happy for that too.
"I also want to play big by doing my best, win all the trophies and contribute to all successes. Of course, I want to make the fans happy.
"Now I will play for Fenerbahce fans on this field here. I cannot wait for this. Fenerbahce fans started to support me even before I came here. I will do my best. Let no one doubt that."
Galatasaray and Fulham had also allegedly been interested in signing him this summer.
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