Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes issues 48-word response to Sunderland transfer deal
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Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has posted a brief message to Nathan Bishop following the goalkeeper's move to Sunderland.
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Hide AdSunderland concluded the signing of Bishop from Manchester United on three year deal for an undisclosed fee earlier this week.
The Black Cats had been tracking the 23-year-old stopper for some time and saw an approach knocked back earlier this summer, with United short of goalkeeper options themselves.
Yet a deal has now been agreed, with Bishop set to provide competition for Anthony Patterson on Wearside, following Alex Bass’ loan move to AFC Wimbledon.
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Hide AdFollowing his departure from Old Trafford, however, Bishop's former captain Fernandes was quick to pay tribute to the goalkeeper on Instagram.
He said: "You deserve the best! What a person you are and what a professional. You know that you will be missed by everyone, and I know that you will miss be killed by me in trainings. All the best for the future and always remember what I told you.
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