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‘People thought Fred was a No.10 as £50m Brazilian’ – Man Utd star can be ‘perfect midfield player’, says Hargreaves

Fred has the potential to become “the perfect midfield player”, says Owen Hargreaves, with the Manchester United star silencing the critics who expected him to be a No.10 as a Brazilian with a £50 million ($61m) price tag.

The Red Devils dug deep to win the race for a much sought-after signature in the summer of 2018.

Jose Mourinho lured Fred away from Shakhtar Donetsk, fending off rival interest from Manchester City in the process.

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The South American star initially struggled to produce his best in England, with a forgettable debut campaign delivering plenty of questions.