Fernandes will wear the no.8 shirt at Manchester United vacated by his close friend Juan Mata.
The Portugal international switches from no.18 ahead of the 2022/23 campaign and will wear his new jersey during Tour 2022.
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Fernandes had previously joked last season with Mata that the Spaniard’s new deal had delayed him getting hold of his favourite number, which prompted Juan to issue a cheerful response.
However, Fernandes suggested he has always wanted to take on no.8, which he has had with Udinese, Sporting and the national team, when Mata left.
Fernandes has a number eight tattoo on his arm and was born on that day in September in 1994. The attacking midfielder signed a new long-term contract with Reds in April and will be relishing getting to work under new manager Erik ten Hag.
Additionally, it has been confirmed that new signing Tyrell Malacia will wear the no.12 shirt for United.
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The 22-year-old’s move to the club from Feyenoord was announced on Tuesday and he is now set to don the number for the first time as a Red during Tour 2022.