Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes has lifted the spirits of Ryan Papenhuyzen, passing on his prized jersey to the Melbourne Storm fullback after learning of the shocking knee injury that ended his season.
Papenhuyzen, 24, was taken to hospital on Sunday with a fractured kneecap, and underwent surgery on Monday.
Papenhuyzen was forced off the field in the 19th minute of the Storm's NRL clash against the Raiders at AAMI Park on Sunday following a nasty collision with Jack Wighton and won't play again this season.
Red Devils midfielder Fernandes reportedly met Papenhuyzen on a Melbourne tram during a recent photo shoot and the high-profile sporting pair struck up an unlikely friendship.