Towards the beginning of his last season at Shakhtar Donetsk, Fred decided it was time for him to seek a new challenge after five years in Ukraine. He already had one dream: to play in the Premier League. When he shared this goal with his entourage, someone recommended starting English classes immediately. The adviser? Gilberto Silva, Arsenal Invincible, World Cup winner and one of the most successful Brazilians in English football history. Fast forward 12 months and the former Arsenal “piano carrier” was delighted to witness Fred being able to interact minimally with his Manchester United teammates when they first met in early June before he travelled with Brazil to the World Cup...
Full Story »