Portuguese midfielder Manuel Fernandes believes Manchester United’s new signing Nani has the same qualities as Cristiano Ronaldo but has stressed that they don’t come in the same package.
"He will be a great player. He is very strong and that is why a team like Manchester United wanted him,” remarked Fernandes.
"Of course, Cristiano inspires us all, everyone needs to look at him because he is one of the best in the world.
"I wouldn't say I was impressed with the way he handled himself after the World Cup because I already knew all about his mental strength. That has helped him become the player he is now, so I am not surprised.
"He has always been like that - not only physically strong, but mentally strong too. I believe Nani has these qualities and only time will tell.
"Nani isn't the new Ronaldo. One is Ronaldo, the other is Nani. You cannot put both players in the same package.
"A lot of pressure has been put on to Nani in comparisons with Ronaldo, but he must be left to do his own thing."
