Robson, who made 461 appearances for the Reds between 1981 and 1994, and is the longest-serving captain in the club’s history, expects our new acquisition’s qualities to bring more balance to the side.
“I think everybody was saying that we just needed a bit more mobility and a little bit more creativity in that midfield area,”
suggested United’s former no.7.
“Fred definitely gives you that. He’s been very good for Shakhtar, so hopefully he can take to the Premier League and do really well for United.”
Fred made 37 appearances for Shakhtar last term, and played every minute of their eight Champions League matches.