Bruno Fernandes sends outgoing West Ham United ace Declan Rice seven-word message
Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes has sent West Ham United captain Declan Rice a seven-word message.
The message comes as the midfield duo train together during their pre-season break alongside a handful of other players.
Rice is nearing an exit from the Hammers to Arsenal, but his current club are becoming increasingly frustrated by the delays in the move, according to Sky Sports (12 July).
Taking to Instagram, the Hammers midfielder shared an image of the pair about to shake hands during pre-season training.
Manchester United ace Fernandes then re-shared the post on his Instagram with the message: “Was a pleasure to work with you.”
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Fernandes and Rice are two of the best midfielders in world football, and it’s definitely great to see the pair recognise each other.
It’s also interesting to see the Premier League rivals come head to head in a positive manner before the season starts, with Rice and Fernandes undoubtedly set to come up against one another in the heat of battle in the upcoming Premier League campaign.
And that should be in one of the always competitive meetings between Arsenal and Manchester United, even if Rice’s move to the former has yet to be completed.
Thanks to their international exploits, the duo have yet to return to club training ahead of the new season, but such is their professionalism and work rate, they are currently getting back onto the training ground to keep things ticking over.
Also spotted alongside Rice was new Tottenham signing James Maddison, another midfielder working hard ahead of a huge campaign in North London.
In other West Ham news, an update has emerged on the club’s pursuit of one Serie A player amid negotiations.