Bruno Fernandes has been appointed and confirmed Manchester United new captain, replacing Harry Maguire
- Manchester United appoints Bruno Fernandes as their new team captain
- Bruno Fernandes replaces Harry Maguire as united captain
Harry Maguire’s tenure as captain at Manchester United has come to an end as he was recently stripped of the armband. The decision came after he fell down the pecking order under the management of Erik ten Hag, resulting in just eight Premier League starts in the previous season. Taking over the role of captain is none other than Bruno Fernandes, the talented Portugal international.
According to 90mins sport news, last season, Bruno Fernandes frequently led the Red Devils as skipper, even guiding the team in important fixtures like the Carabao Cup and FA Cup finals. Given his impressive performance and leadership abilities, the club has made an official statement announcing his appointment as the new club captain for Manchester United.
The club’s statement expressed, “Bruno Fernandes has been named as the new club captain of Manchester United. The Portuguese midfielder has already demonstrated his capability to wear the armband on numerous occasions, and Erik ten Hag has confirmed that he will now permanently lead the team in this crucial role.
Bruno Fernandes
In just 185 games since his arrival in 2020, Fernandes has proven to be a formidable force for the club, netting an impressive 64 goals and providing 54 assists. Now serving as captain and a two-time recipient of the prestigious Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award, he continues to set and uphold the highest standards for the squad. As Manchester United gears up for the 2023/24 season and beyond, Fernandes will be at the forefront, driving the team towards success.
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Having already taken up the armband for a significant portion of the 2022/23 season during Maguire’s absence, it was evident that the Portugal international was the ideal choice for the captaincy. As he officially assumes the role of permanent club captain, Fernandes will lead the team for the first time in
their upcoming encounter with Arsenal in New Jersey on 22 July.
The decision to hand over the captaincy to Fernandes was revealed by Maguire himself earlier in July, following manager Erik ten Hag’s choice to strip him of the role. Maguire had previously been appointed as skipper in 2020 by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
