Andreas Pereira admits joining Manchester United is a dream come true.
The young Belgium youth international joined United before Christmas from PSV Eindhoven.
"It's fantastic. I can definitely say that my dream has come true. Everything at this club exudes professionalism. I had to get used to the club suit that we have to wear. Especially the tie," laughed Pereira with Voetbal International.
"I'm here 24 hours a day with football. At school we are as players of Manchester United in a separate class and we get lots of individual attention. Every day we eat at the club with all players, including those of the first team. I have been very well received. Especially by the other Brazilian boys from the senior squad, the twins Fabio and Raphael, and Anderson."
Andreas Pereira admits Manchester United run a tight ship at youth level.
"Coloured football boots, extravagant hairstyles and tattoos will not be tolerated in the youth academy of Manchester United," Pereira told Voetbal International.
"The important thing is that as a professional footballer you must be mentally strong and have both feet on the ground. Things like the right time to go to bed and nutrition are extremely important.
"Of course you also must be good at playing football. I am ambitious, but I know that I will have to work hard to make it here."
Meanwhile,the father of Manchester United signing Andreas Pereira says a paperwork *****-up has worked in their favour.
It was revealed the failure to lodge some administrative papers in time with FIFA meant Pereira could not be registered by United for competitive games.
But Dad Marcos told Voetbal International: "Andreas can simply take part in friendly matches and tournaments which he qualifies to play. He can gradually acclimatise and he is not immediately under enormous pressure. It is a change for him.
"At Manchester United he comes into a new environment and he also trains eight times a week, whereas PSV it was only half that amount."
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