Dodo currently plays for Brazilian giants Corinthians but is yet to make his competitive debut for the club.

However, United's scouting team in South America have been very, very impressed by the youngster's potential and acted quickly to snap him up.

The teenager, clearly both nervous and excited about the move, is hopeful that the presence of three other Brazilians at the club will help him integrate more easily into Lancashire life.

"As there are already some Brazilians in England, I suppose that I am going to get adapted easier." he said

"I have never played with the Fabio and Rafael, neither with Anderson, but it's good for me to have them near. Even Cristiano Ronaldo as he speaks in Portuguese.

"I returned from being on duty with the U17 national team and only had time to be with my parents for a few hours. I received the instructions to travel to England.

"Every player dreams to play in the national team and then be transferred to a European team. I am doing that.

"Next year I will join the first team of Manchester United. I am going to play next to the best players of the world."

Reports suggest that Dodo will make regular trips to Manchester to settle in the area and train with his new team-mates; but will remain at Corinthians on a loan basis until February 2010 when his move to United will be made permanent.

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