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Fred, David De Gea & Rey Mysterio at Manchester United training

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho poses with wrestler Rey Mysterio during a pre-season training session at UCLA on July 26, 2018
Image: Jose Mourinho poses with wrestler Rey Mysterio

Fred took part in his first Manchester United training session in Los Angeles on Friday, joined by former WWE Superstar Rey Mysterio.

David de Gea was also back with the rest of the group as he and United's latest midfield addition returned after their short break following the World Cup.

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Fred, who will wear the No 17 shirt at Old Trafford this season, trained away from the rest of the squad as he began his pre-season preparations.

Fred takes part in his first Manchester United training session during the pre-season tour in LA on July 26, 2018
Image: Fred takes part in his first Manchester United training session

Mysterio's visit went down a storm among the squad, and even United boss Jose Mourinho managed to get himself a picture with the former World Heavyweight Champion.

Manchester United's Luke Shaw poses with wrestler Rey Mysterio during a pre-season training session at UCLA on July 26, 2018
Image: Manchester United's Luke Shaw shakes hand with Mysterio

De Gea received a special personalised mask from Mysterio, who is a big fan of the Spaniard, similar to his own.

Mysterio is not currently signed to WWE with his last appearance coming at the Royal Rumble in January.

United beat AC Milan on penalties in Thursday's pre-season match in the International Champions Cup.

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Manchester United's Ander Herrera poses with wrestler Rey Mysterio during a pre-season training session at UCLA on July 26, 2018
Image: Ander Herrera was also pictured with Mysterio

Mourinho's side kick-off their Premier League campaign against Leicester on August 10, live on Sky Sports.

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