The midfielder became the 12th player to be named Manchester United club captain in the Premier League era this summer.
Bruno Fernandes says being Manchester United captain is beyond anything he dreamed of and unpacked what Erik ten Hag told him about his decision to hand him the armband. Fernandes had led United out for most of last season as former skipper Harry Maguire warmed the bench and Ten Hag took the decision to give the playmaker his honour full-time given Maguire’s much-reduced game time.
Fernandes has been rated as United’s best signing since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson and has remarkably never missed a game through injury. The 29-year-old was the natural choice and favourite to become the next captain given his consistency and prior experience.The news was nevertheless a special moment for the ex-Sporting Lisbon skipper, who referenced the inspiration of Cristiano Ronaldo. When asked how he felt upon being bestowed the honour, Fernandes replied: "A mix of emotions.
Fernandes lifted the League Cup alongside Maguire at Wembley in February in what was the pair's first piece of silverware at United. Fernandes said this was a dream he had indeed envisioned and was delighted to accomplish.
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