Manchester United players took time out from their rollercoaster season under Erik ten Hag with a trip to Dubai as the families of Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot, Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro all soaked up the sun.
The Red Devils have not played since a 2-2 draw against Tottenham on January 14 and are taking advantage of the Premier League‘s new winter break system by enjoying a mini holiday before their next clash against West Ham on February 4.
And a handful of stars were pictured in the Middle East enjoying some down time as Bruno Fernandes uploaded photos of himself, his wife Ana Pinho and two children relaxing by the pool and taking in the sights.
One picture shows the Man United playmaker eating ice cream with his elder daughter Matilde and son Goncalo – who was later spotted mimicking Marcus Rashford’s famous celebration before falling into the pool.
The Portugal star also sat down by the beach in the country, where temperatures are hitting highs of 29 degrees celsius this week.
Bruno Fernandes led the Man United stars enjoying their winter break in Dubai this week
The Red Devils playmaker enjoyed some time on the beach with his family in the Middle East
Bruno’s son was seen mimicking Marcus Rashford’s famous celebration in the swimming pool
Also taking time off in the Middle East was right back Dalot, who posted pictures of himself alongside his partner Claudia Pinto while also showing off stunning panoramic views from inside his plush hotel.
Dalot also showed off photos of the couple spending quality time with their newborn daughter Clara.
Later on the former Porto defender gave fan a glimpse of the nightlife in Dubai as he uploaded a photo of Man United stars meeting up with their partners for a night out.
A dinner picture showed Dalot standing with the partners of Martinez and Casemiro.
United boss Ten Hag will certainly hope his players return from the break well-rested as he looks to overhaul their turbulent season and climb back up the table at a crucial time when big changes are being made at the club.
New investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe has already got to work and hired former Man City CEO Omar Berrada to oversee football operations.
Fernandes also took in the sights with his wife Ana Pinho, while team-mate Diogo Dalot was pictured out with partner Claudia
Dalot later showed off a picture of United stars – including Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro – enjoying a dinner with their partners
It represents the first big decision from Ratcliffe’s people and those close to the situation have been impressed at the speed in which they have moved.
Berrada is viewed as a businessman who understands football and – along with City’s senior leadership – has been key in their recent successes.
United fans will be eager to see if the new boardroom changes have an impact in the transfer window, with the squad looking light on quality depth in a number of key areas.
The team are currently seventh in the table, 11 points off fourth-placed Aston Villa after 21 games played – and 15 points off league leaders Liverpool.
