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Fernandes, 25, has been linked with a move to Old Trafford for many months, but United were previously unwilling to meet Sporting's valuation.
Sporting confirmed the deal is worth an initial fee of
The add-ons include five million related to appearances, five million dependant on United qualifying for the
'Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them. Thanks captain,' Sporting tweeted alongside of video of some of Fernandes's finest moments for the club.
United are badly in need of midfield reinforcements due to long-term injuries to Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay, while a back injury to
Fernandes offers a goal threat, having scored 63 goals in 137 appearances for Sporting since returning to his homeland after spells with Udinese and Sampdoria in
He was also part of the
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