Bournemouth star Rayan admits he’s “always” been a Manchester United fan.

Even though Manchester United have fallen from previous heights and haven’t won the Premier League since 2013, they remain one of the biggest clubs in the world. That is what sets United apart from other English clubs.

Mauricio Pochettino’s reputation may have suffered following his stints at Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain, but the Argentine remains one of football’s top coaches, and he couldn’t turn down the opportunity to restore this club to its former glories. This job is a huge risk for any coach right now, but being a success would see Pochettino become a legend.

The same applies to players. Many of the rising stars in the Premier League will recall United’s domination of English football under Sir Alex Ferguson and players such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney.

Bournemouth’s Rayan is a Man Utd fan

Rayan signed for Bournemouth from Vasco da Gama in January 2026. There were whispers at the time that the Brazilian forward was on United’s radar, but he arrived on the Dorset coast for £24.7m.

The 20-year-old has proven to be a good signing for Bournemouth, who needed a new star after losing Antoine Semenyo to Man City earlier this year. He has made 31 appearances for the Cherries, scoring 10 goals and registering two assists. Rayan’s record at Vasco da Gama was encouraging too, especially for such a young player.

Rayan is currently on international duty with Brazil, where he has spoken about being a United fan. He owes it to Ronaldo being his idol.

“I’ve always supported Manchester United here in England,” Rayan said, as quoted by Fabrizio Romano via ESPN BR. “Really… because of Cristiano Ronaldo!”