Manchester United legend Bryan Robson has welcomed new signing Fred.

Robson, who made 461 appearances for the Reds between 1981 and 1994, and is the longest-serving captain in the club's history, expects the new acquisition's qualities to bring more balance to the side.

“I think everybody was saying that we just needed a bit more mobility and a little bit more creativity in that midfield area," Robson told manutd.com.

“Fred definitely gives you that. He's been very good for Shakhtar, so hopefully he can take to the Premier League and do really well for United.

“Brazilians are tough characters, and mentally tough. The thing in Brazil is, if you don't prove yourself in Europe, you're not really a top-class player - that's why they all like to come across to Europe and prove themselves."