Fred played for Fenerbahçe for the last three years, making 129 appearances for the Turkish top club. The Brazilian midfielder began his career at Internacional and later impressed in Europe with Shakhtar Donetsk, earning a transfer to Manchester United. During his five seasons at Old Trafford, Fred played 213 duels for the Red Devils.
Voetbal International reports that Fred was in consideration for Ajax in January to fill the 6-position vacancy. However, the Brazilian's future now lies in his own hands, as he is free to join any club. In his homeland, there are discussions about a potential return to Atlético Mineiro, where Fred played in his youth and earned 32 caps for Brazil.