Bruno Fernandes has been named as the new club captain of Manchester United. The Portuguese midfielder has already worn the armband for United on numerous occasions and Erik ten Hag has confirmed that he will now lead the team on a permanent basis. Fernandes has scored 64 goals and contributed 54 assists in just 185 games for the club since joining in 2020.
As captain, the two-time Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year will continue to drive the highest standards throughout the squad as United push for success in the 2023/24 season and beyond. It was clear that Ten Hag was looking to bring in the captaincy change but didn’t want to rock the boat in his first season.
The People’s Person covered other contenders to become the next Man United captain but Fernandes was always going to be the overwhelming choice. He has been a constant in the turmoil at the club since his arrival.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer departed, Ralf Rangnick came in for an ill-fated spell, Ten Hag had growing pains early on, and the whole Ronaldo debacle unsettled the club as well. During all this, Fernandes’ name on the teamsheet and his covering every blade of grass every game became a beacon of light for supporters.
He is vocal on the pitch and has shown the capacity to rally his teammates successfully. Furthermore, with David de Gea’s departure, he is one of the more senior members of the team in terms of time spent at the club.
Therefore, he would have been the logical choice over some of the more accomplished members of the team in terms of trophies, like Casemiro and Raphael Varane. At just 28, he is in the peak years of his career and armed with a new contract, the fans can look forward to a new era at the club under their “Magnifico
Source: .manutd
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