Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot turned up unannounced at a homeless shelter to assist feed individuals in want on Christmas Eve.

Dalot, 25, and his spouse Claudia Lopez stunned workers and repair customers at Lifeshare homeless charity in Manchester on Tuesday.

The couple arrived with meals and clothes donations earlier than serving to serve scorching meals.

Dalot, from Portugal, stated: “I’ve lived in Manchester for over six years now and I am proud to name this metropolis my residence.

“Sadly, homelessness is on the rise; as a household we wish to increase consciousness and in addition instantly assist individuals wherever we will.

“We now have began working with Lifeshare, an unimaginable charity that does a lot to assist susceptible individuals.

“The volunteers that I’ve met right here at present are actually inspirational, they’re true heroes and it was a pleasure to study their dedication.

“I am actually grateful that I used to be capable of spend time with them and play a small half in serving to to ship such important work for the those who they help.”

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Lifeshare trustee Jahan Hussain thanked Dalot for his help after going through closure this yr – the charity’s fortieth anniversary.

“Not way back, we did not know if our much-needed Christmas Venture would be capable of go forward, so to then get a go to from somebody who’s so excessive profile like that is superb,” he stated. “Diogo and his spouse had been good and acquired caught in – it was an actual temper lifter for all.”

Lifeshare is providing meals, scorching showers, and a change of fresh garments between 7am and 7pm every single day this week.

The charity additionally works with barbers, vets, and opticians to have the ability to supply the homeless haircuts, eye care, and care for his or her pets.