Alex Telles reveals chat with Fernandes before Man United move

Manchester United new boy Alex Telles revealed he held talks with Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot before his big move.

Telles completed a deadline-day €15m transfer to Manchester United on Monday evening following an impressive four-year spell with FC Porto.

The Brazilian left-back is expected to provide some much-needed competition for Luke Shaw. His arrival, in fact, came shortly after Dalot left for AC Milan on loan, with Chris Smalling also leaving on a permanent transfer to AS Roma.

Now Telles has revealed how a chat with Portuguese pair Dalot and Fernandes helped him decide on an Old Trafford switch.

“I spoke to Diogo and he sent me a message to wish me good luck,” Telles told the club’s website.

“United is a big club and I want to help United grow as a football club.

“I believe I’m going to meet a marvelous group. I’ve spoken to Bruno Fernandes and he’s said how welcoming the boys are. I believe I will settle very well into the group.”