While Diogo Dalot has not made a major impact on Manchester United's season as of yet, many feel that the 19-year old will have a bright future in the game. He was considered one of the rising prospects of European football before arriving at Old Trafford, and he could still fulfil that promise once he settles into life in the Premier League.
Despite earning a big money move to England, it appears that he certainly has not forgotten his roots. He donated part of his the first pay cheque he received at Manchester United to his old team, Fintas Football School in Braga.
During an interview with Portuguese newspaper A Bola (h/t The Mirror), Fintast co-ordinator Luis Travassos revealed how the youngster bought his old side a brand new bus, something they wouldn't have been able to afford without his help:
We received an invitation to dine at his parents' house, a fantastic family that greatly contributed to his success. We thought we were going to get a signed Manchester United shirt and, indeed, it was there waiting for us, which left us radiant. But there was more...
We talked to Diogo via Skype. He was on the bus going to a game. He told us to go outside. We had a van for the club on the doorstep!
It was a shock! We were not expecting it.
He prepared everything in secret: he reserved a budget from the first salary in England for that surprise. It's very gratifying. This gave us chills.
We had a van, but it was old. This comes to meet the requirements of the new legislation for the transport of children up to 14 years old: the windows open up only half, the back door only opens by the driver's action, it requires license for transport of children.
Coming from him, it doesn't surprise us. He has always shown great principles of solidarity, showing a sense of help and concern for others. He got us used to acts of generosity, but of this size and after he barely arrived in Manchester.
A fantastic gesture! If stories like this continue to merge, Dalot is sure to be become a fan favourite at Old Trafford in no time.
