Evra reveals why he & Cristiano Ronaldo told Solskjaer to sign Bruno Fernandes
Patrice Evra has revealed the key role he and Cristiano Ronaldo played in bringing Bruno Fernandes to Old Trafford.
The pair were good friends in their three years together at Manchester United, even if Evra occasionally found Ronaldo a touch too competitive.
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And the both combined to advise United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on his transfer plans when Bruno Fernandes was being monitored at Sporting.
Patrice Evra told The Guardian why the signing was needed, saying: “United have qualified for the Champions League. It’s not a big achievement but it’s massive progress from where we’ve come.
"I love Ole. One game we’re on the bench and I started talking. He said, ‘Patrice. I’m focused’.
"He would analyse everything so he...