The 19-year-old right-back was clearly ecstatic to complete a dream transfer to Manchester United in June, but also frustrated ever since then because he has not been able to play for his new club, due to an unfortunate injury sustained at the end of the 2017/18 season with FC Porto.
Alas, our new no.20 has watched with envy as his fellow summer signings Fred and Lee Grant took to the field in the famous shirt, introducing themselves to supporters and performing admirably.
Followers of his official Twitter account will have seen his posts from the stand at Old Trafford, where he has eagerly supported his team-mates in the two Premier League home games so far.