Bebe: Ex-Man Utd man scores terrific free-kick for Rayo Vallecano vs Real Betis

Manchester United’s signing of Bebe is one of the club’s strangest deals in recent history.

In 2010, just five weeks after he signed for Vitória de Guimarães, Man United paid £7.4 million for Bebe’s services.

But it was soon apparent that Bebe, who was just 20 years old at the time, was not up to the standard required at United.

He played just seven times for the club before departing in 2014.

Now 31 years old, Bebe is plying his trade in Spain with Rayo Vallecano.

He was on the bench for his side’s Copa del Rey semi-final second leg clash with Real Betis.

The Portuguese entered the fray in the 77th minute with the game goalless and Rayo trailing 2-1 in the tie.

Rayo desperately needed a goal and Bebe provided it in incredible fasion.

Rayo were given a free-kick roughly 35 yards out. Bebe stepped up and unleashed an unstoppable effort that rocketed into the net.

It was a truly exquisite free-kick and you can watch it below…

Shades of early Cristiano about Bebé's 35-yard screamer