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Bruno Fernandes pays tribute to Man United team-mate Anthony Martial

Bruno Fernandes has paid tribute to Anthony Martial following his departure from Manchester United to Sevilla, hailing their 'special connection' both on and off the pitch.

The French striker officially joined the Spanish side on loan until the end of the season on Tuesday after telling United he wanted to leave Old Trafford this month.

The LaLiga side agreed to cover the Frenchman's wages though there is understood to be no option to buy him permanently at the end of the deal.

Fernandes wrote that the connection between him and Martial was 'always special'

There were tentative approaches from other clubs such as Newcastle and Tottenham but Martial was keen to go abroad.