Manchester United struck gold back in 2020 when they brought in Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes . The Red Devils acquired the Sporting CP midfielder for a fee of €55 million, which was the second highest for a Portuguese player leaving the league.
Then 4 years and over 3 seasons later, Fernandes is now one of the most important players in the squad. His importance is solidified day after day as the No.8 proves his worth through crucial goals.
Following the take-over by Sir Jim Ratcliffe and managerial turmoil since his arrival, fans received good news when the midfielder announced his desire to stay with the club. Despite only winning the Carabao Cup in his four-year tenure, his performances have earned him the title of club captain. As INEOS (the new management) plan to bring order and set up a ‘competitive’ squad, Fernandes has pledged allegiance to the project.
I want to stay at United and be part of a project. I have already had a meeting with the new owners. They want to meet with players and I have done so individually. Bruno Fernandes told A Bola
The Manchester United captain’s importance to the squad is evident in his numbers, with the midfielder racking up an impressive 48 goals and 39 assists since his debut in 2020.
Manchester United starlet receives first England call-up following FA Cup performance
The 4-3 win against Liverpool in the FA Cup will shine like gold in the memories of United supporters. The Red Devils mustered a special win against their rivals Liverpool to book their spot in the FA Cup semis on Sunday. While no player can take the sole credit for their victory, a certain 18-year-old made headlines for his performances.
Kobbie Mainoo, the 18-year-old United midfielder had the Liverpool defense on skates as he weaved his way through their backline on several occasions. He played a very crucial role in United’s win as United fans were left buzzing following a performance for the years. With his performance still fresh in the memories of fans, Mainoo received his first England call-up.
Both fans and teammates couldn’t contain their excitement, as Alejandro Garnacho shared his excitement for the youngster. The Argentine shared a heartfelt message in the comments, penning “My man!” under a post listing Mainoo’s call-up. The 18-year-old has been consistently performing under Erik ten Hag, with his two goals and two assists in 18 games only part of his contributions to his side.
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