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A “fairytale story” was how Sir Alex described the arrival of Tiago Manuel Dias Correia - better known as Bebe.
After a few years plying his trade at Portuguese third division club Estrela Amadora, Bebe signed for Vitoria de Guimaraes in July 2010. A mere five weeks later he was putting pen to paper on a United contract.
The Reds' agreement to sign the versatile forward from Guimaraes was announced on 4 August 2010 and he was unveiled the following week alongside fellow new signings Chris Smalling and Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez.
A player with seemingly great potential was acquired by United without being viewed by Sir Alex. The boss admitted it was an impulse decision to sign the player, following advice from the club's scouts in Portugal and by former Reds' assistant manager Carlos Queiroz.
After a few years plying his trade at Portuguese third division club Estrela Amadora, Bebe signed for Vitoria de Guimaraes in July 2010. A mere five weeks later he was putting pen to paper on a United contract.
The Reds' agreement to sign the versatile forward from Guimaraes was announced on 4 August 2010 and he was unveiled the following week alongside fellow new signings Chris Smalling and Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez.
A player with seemingly great potential was acquired by United without being viewed by Sir Alex. The boss admitted it was an impulse decision to sign the player, following advice from the club's scouts in Portugal and by former Reds' assistant manager Carlos Queiroz.
A strong, powerful and technically-gifted attacking player, Bebe impressed on his first appearance for United Reserves - albeit in a 4-1 home defeat by Aston Villa - before making his senior debut six days later. His big moment arrived when he came on as substitute for Ji-sung Park, 15 minutes from time in the Reds' 5-2 Carling Cup win at Scunthorpe.
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