He feels very close, Fred values his connection with the fans

The 30-year-old midfielder, who has just played part of the FA Cup win against Brighton, participated in an exclusive interview with Helen Evans and Sam Homewood to talk about football and various topics related to his life at the club.

The new episode of Manchester United's Official Podcast with Fred will go live tomorrow at 16:00 BST, but fans will be able to enjoy a little preview of it below. On this occasion, the Brazilian reflected on his connection with the Old Trafford fans, who began to warm to him after his arrival at the club back in June 2018.

I think we should be happy every day. When people look at me, I always make sure to smile. I always go out to sign autographs and take photos with the fans. There is a good connection with them, so it is very good that they always see me smile, he commented.

We are lucky to be here. I have a good job, I am playing for the best team in the world and I have a beautiful family, so I feel very blessed and happy, he added. At the same time, the South American confessed that he loves that the fans have nicknamed him Pastor Fred, taking into account his strong ties to religion.

What you think of the nickname

I like that nickname, because I always post things about God on the networks. I feel blessed, so I love that people have nicknamed me that way, he admitted.