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Bruno Fernandes Talks 'Idol' Cristiano Ronaldo, 'Incredible' Old Trafford Crowd

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Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has said he views Cristiano Ronaldo as an "idol" and has spoken of how the forward welcomed him into the Portugal setup.

Fernandes has developed into one of the most exciting attacking midfielders in the game over the past couple of seasons and has cemented his place in the international squad as a result.

Speaking to Cronache Di Spogliatoio (h/t Sam France of Goal), Fernandes outlined how Ronaldo helped him when he made his senior debut for the Selecao in 2017:

"He welcomed me very well to the Portugal national team.