Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot told the club’s official podcast Bruno Fernandes will become a club legend. Obviously, loads of supporters have responded to his comments on Twitter.
Dalot has formed a close friendship with his compatriot ever since Fernandes arrived at Old Trafford in January from Sporting Lisbon for an initial £47m (BBC Sport). The 25-year-old laughed off media reports last week that suggested Dalot makes him packed lunch before training but did admit the full-back drives him to Carrington.
Since moving to Manchester, it is fair to say Fernandes has dominated English football, scoring 3 goals and assisting 4 in all competitions, as well as picking up the PFA, Premier League and Club Player of the Month accolades (Transfermarkt).
Dalot told the podcast: “He’s a top guy, a top player.”
“He’s going to be a legend no doubt about that.”
Unlike his international teammate, Dalot has struggled to nail down a place in the starting line-up but has made 13 starts in the English top tier including 4 appearances during the current campaign under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. His market value is registered at £18m via Transfermarkt.
While many Red Devils were excited by the 20-year-old’s comments about his fellow countryman, several took aim at Dalot’s lack of appearances this season.
Take a look at some of the mixed reactions online…
Dalot needs to stop talking and get fit
— 🇵🇹 BF18 X AM9 🇫🇷 (@Ruhul12703) March 17, 2020
Drivers talking like starters, i hate it
— AD™ (@UTDFuture) March 17, 2020
So use the time with Bruno to up your game, Diogo. That’s what Nani did with Ronaldo at Utd and Portugal.
— FransOkuuMupurua (@FMupurua) March 17, 2020
@DalotDiogo you should take that as inspiration and be great besides him.GGMU
— Sahel (@Snani_wow21) March 17, 2020
What does Dalot even do at Man United?
— Sam (@Riley90R) March 17, 2020
He’s already a legend
— diki (@dickyp3rmana) March 17, 2020
Diogo Dalot is one of our youngest first team players. He actually needs to step up before we forget about him. He’s a decent RW tbf
— T Time (@Putrox_) March 17, 2020
Dalot knows ball
— |Martial FC| (@m_unitedd) March 17, 2020
United fans, do you agree with Diogo Dalot? Do you think Bruno Fernandes will be a legend at Old Trafford? Let us know in the comments section!
