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BRUNO FERNANDES was driven to Manchester United's training ground by Diogo Dalot as he prepares to make his debut.

The midfielder, 25, sat in the passenger seat while his Portuguese compatriot Dalot rolled his Range Rover into Carrington for his first day of training.

Diogo Dalot drove compatriot and new team-mate Bruno Fernandes into Carrington on Friday
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Diogo Dalot drove compatriot and new team-mate Bruno Fernandes into Carrington on FridayCredit: ABNM
The Portuguese star is expected to be involved when United face Wolves this weekend
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The Portuguese star is expected to be involved when United face Wolves this weekendCredit: ABNM
Dalot was clearly delighted to have Fernandes join the Red Devils
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Dalot was clearly delighted to have Fernandes join the Red DevilsCredit: Instagram

Fernandes finally sealed his £55million transfer from Sporting Lisbon to Old Trafford on Thursday with a five-and-a-half-year contract.

That means he is eligible to feature for United this weekend.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side host Wolves in the evening kick-off on Saturday, with the two teams level on 34 points after 24 games.

The Red Devils' +7 goal difference places them fifth in the Premier League, with Tottenham one goal behind and Wolves seventh on +3.

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And manager Solskjaer reckons his new star signing will be involved against Nuno Espirito Santo's side, which has its fair share of Portuguese stars, but is set to start on the bench.

The Norwegian said: "It's been a hectic few days for him. He’s even had his daughter’s third birthday.

"But he’s fit enough to play, he’ll be in the squad and he’ll be involved."

Fernandes decided to take the No18 jersey at his new club, following in the footsteps of club legend Paul Scholes after the number was vacated by Ashley Young this month.

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Asked about the jersey in his , he said: "There are a lot of reasons for the No18. It’s a number I like.

"The last three years I have played as No8 because it’s the number my father had as a player and my birthday and it’s the number I like.

"No18 is also the birthday of my wife and another reason is, when I grew up, I saw Paul Scholes playing in it and for me having this shirt and this number of an amazing player is something I will enjoy. I know I have a lot of responsibility."

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Victor Lindelof and Paul Pogba headed into Carrington together in the Swede's MercCredit: ABNM
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