Nemanja Matic has aimed at cheeky dig at Bruno Fernandes, saying: "I knew he was good – even though he played for Sporting!" Matic used to play for Sporting's bitter rivals Benfica before he moved to Chelsea and then eventually on to Manchester United.
He has continued to keep a close eye on the Portuguese league, and claims he knew Fernandes was going to be a success before he signed for the Red Devils.
Still, he admits he has been surprised by how quickly the midfielder has settled. "Because I follow the Portuguese league, I knew he was good – even though he played for Sporting," Matic told Football Beyond Borders. "But I'm very surprised he adapted so quickly to the Premier League. "He brings us a lot of qualities, like the confidence
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