'The guy is so clever': Raphinha says he has an elder brother who plays for Manchester United

"My older brother is Bruno Fernandes. At least that’s the way I see it," Raphinha writes o the Player's Tribune.

"Our friendship began even before we became teammates at Sporting. Once he knew that I was going there, he texted me saying he was looking forward to playing with me.

"I know that I would have arrived at the club in a very timid way if I hadn’t known anyone there before, so he really helped me settle quickly.

"Bruno has helped me so much, man. In Portugal we would talk a lot and go out for meals. When I went to Rennes, he advised me.

"The guy is so clever. When I was on the plane to Leeds, he texted me saying my style would fit the league. He was right again," Raphinha said.

Fernandes is a Manchester United star midfielder and just recently took over the number 8 shirt at the club. But he's not from Brazil. The 27-year-old is Portuguese.

Barcelona signed Raphinha last week for €58m from Leeds.