Why ‘fantastic’ Red Devils ace is struggling to write himself into Old Trafford folklore; Manchester United cult-hero weighs in

Nani believes Bruno Fernandes is not to blame for his lack of trophies at Manchester United

Manchester United have gone through mixed phases since the time Sir Alex Ferguson relinquished his duties. There were moments when the club had positive results, and at certain moments, the club had reached the bottom. In the middle of all these see-saw battles, the Red Devils signed Bruno Fernandes in January 2020, and he arrived as a ray of hope for the club. The 31-year-old has been one of the most important players of the club, but has not been able to win many trophies during his tenure at Old Trafford.

Recently, former United winger Nani spoke about Fernandes with great affection and honesty. He described him as a fantastic player with a rare hunger for goals and effort that never fades. Nani, who once shared a dressing room with him at Sporting, said Bruno’s challenge at Old Trafford comes from the collective level around him rather than his own form.

He believes Fernandes delivers outstanding performances, but the team’s lack of unity and balance limits what he could achieve. He added that once the team connects better, every player, from Matheus Cunha to Bryan Mbeumo, will rise with him. His view reflects a frustration many supporters share. They believe Fernandes deserves a side capable of matching his competitive spirit.

“He’s a fantastic player, someone I know very well because I played with him at Sporting. Back then, he already had a real appetite for goals. His ability to score is outstanding, and he always gives everything on the field.”

“In the last few years, he couldn’t win many titles because football is never about one player; it’s about the team. When the rest of the squad isn’t on the same level, everything becomes difficult. I believe that when the team connects and starts playing their best football, everyone — like Matheus Cunha, Bruno, and Mbeumo — will shine together.”

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