FORMER Fred, a midfielder for Manchester United, declares his departure from the team with passion.

Following the’most beautiful period’ of his career, Fred, 30, has completed a £13 million move to Fenerbahce.

The Brazilian informed supporters of his departure from United in a poignant farewell message.

He appeared in nearly 200 games for United, scoring 14 goals and dishing out 19 assists.

He travelled to Istanbul on Saturday morning for his physical, and United will receive £9 million up front with an additional £4 million.

Thank you, Manchester United Football Club, the midfielder posted on social media.

“Today marks the end of one of my career’s most wonderful phases. I realized my dream of donning the jersey of a major international team.

“Despite experiencing highs and lows, I believe I always gave my all during all practices and games.

“It was five years of living a real dream for my family and I. I’ll always be appreciative of the chance. Always a Red.

‘With thanks and respect for his significant contribution to the squad over the last five years,’ according to sources at United, Fred will depart.

The Brazilian played frequently for both dreadful temporary coach Ralf Rangnick and former manager Ole Gunner Solskjaer despite facing plenty of public criticism.

However, under the new manager Erik ten Hag, his playing time was substantially reduced last season.

With only one year remaining on his Old Trafford contract, the midfielder only made 12 league starts the previous season. The club accepted Fenerbahce’s offer.

Erik ten Hag will be able to sign Moroccan international Sofyan Amrabat as a result of Fred’s departure.

However, the Red Devils will need to act soon because Juventus is the newest team to express interest in signing him.

United is planning to look at Amadou Onana of Everton as a possible replacement if they don’t land Amrabat.