Fernandes, Mainoo, Diallo meet fans in sea of red at TRX
The ground floor of City Avenue was transformed into a sea of red during two meet-and-greet sessions, giving die-hard supporters the chance to connect with their favourite United stars ahead of Wednesday's friendly against the Asean All-Stars.
Present at the event were club captain Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho, Amad Diallo, Harry Amass, Manuel Ugarte and Kobbie Mainoo.
Many fans turned up hours in advance to secure prime spots and witness Adidas' showcase of United kits from the past decade.
Supporters of all ages, clad in jerseys old and new, stood shoulder to shoulder with posters, shirts and memorabilia in hand, hoping for autographs or selfies.
While walking through the pop-up exhibition, Diallo reflected on the impact of the Class of '92, which included legends David Beckham, Ryan Giggs and Wes Brown.
"They are part of United history and we're proud of them," said Diallo, who scored 11 goals in 43 appearances this season.
Mainoo, who made 37 appearances this season and hails from Stockport, was asked about the 'Holy Trinity' statue at Old Trafford, featuring Sir Bobby Charlton, Denis Law and George Best.
"They built this legacy. It's part of our stadium and our history," said the 20-year-old midfielder.
"It's what everyone wants to visit when they come to Old Trafford."
Club captain Fernandes also weighed in on United's season and his ambitions for the future.
"It's amazing to be part of the club," said Fernandes.
"All the players you see here are amazing, and the manager (Sir Alex Ferguson) in the photo is the most important figure in the club's past and present.
"We want to build our own moments, for ourselves and for United, and become successful again."
A full house is expected at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil for the friendly, adding another chapter to the club's long-standing bond with Malaysian fans.
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