The diminutive no.17 was part of the squad that returned to the Aon Training Complex on 1 July and he worked hard all week, as the manager began an intense and typically upbeat pre-season camp.However, when the Tour 2019 group was later announced on 7 July, Fred was a notable omission, for family reasons, and it later transpired that was due at a pre-booked event… his wedding.After tying the knot in Brazil with his long-term partner, our former Shakhtar Donetsk man quickly linked up with Solskjaer and United in Singapore to resume his pre-season preparations.During an interview that was conducted in Asia that week, for the September edition of Inside United magazine , Fred expressed his infinite gratitude towards Ole and his decision to permit leave.