NEYMAR congratulated Fred on his £52million Manchester United switch during Brazil training.
The midfielder, 25, rejoined his team-mates at Tottenham’s HQ after undergoing a medical with the Red Devils.
And Neymar was quick to embrace his pal before ex-Chelsea defender Felipe Luis draped an arm across his shoulder.
Blues ace Willian was asked about the Premier League’s newest Brazilian and insisted Fred could be a smash hit at Old Trafford.
The forward, himself a United target, said: “He has a lot of qualities.
“He can improve them a lot. He goes to one of the best teams in the world.
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“I am happy for him. I hope he does well at Manchester United.”
The Blues ace revealed he passed on some advice to Fred before his switch.
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But he is adamant his Brazil team-mate is now fully focused on making sure the World Cup favourites perform in Russia
On Fred, Willian added: “He is very happy to come to the Premier League to play. We talked a little bit about that.
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“He is excited to start but now is the time to think about the World Cup.
“I think he is very happy but now it is time to think about national team.”
Brazil play Austria in their final warm-up on Sunday before facing Switzerland on June 17.
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