Bruno Fernandes has been a standout at Manchester United this season
Where would Manchester United be without their star player Bruno Fernandes? That is a question that is asked by everyone and many fans realise that the answer is not what they want to hear. The club would be in the trenches and there would not be a magician wearing No.8 at the centre of the field for the Red Devils.
There comes a player every now and then at Manchester United, who just raises the standards and carries the club on his shoulders. First there was Eric Cantona, then came along Cristiano Ronaldo and now it’s another Portuguese star, Bruno Fernandes. The attacking midfielder has been one of the best signings, in terms of impact, in this historic club’s history.
Bruno Fernandes has been one of the standout players this season.
Fernandes has been in scintillating form this season and has been relied upon by Ruben Amorim. As per Sofascore, the 30-year-old has scored 16 goals and provided 15 assists in just 44 games in all competitions this season. That is a staggering stat for a player whose team is sitting in the bottom half of the Premier League table. The Man United No.8 also became the sixth player to register 50 goals and 50 assists in the Premier League for the Red Devils.
Joe Cole gives honest assessment of Bruno Fernandes’ impact
Bruno Fernandes recently won the Player of the Month for Manchester United for his crucial contributions this month. The Portugal international scored six goals and provided two assists in just four games in March. This included a crucial goal against Arsenal in the Premier League, a hattrick against Real Sociedad in the Last 16 of the Europa League and two assists and a goal against Leicester City.
But former England international Joe Cole believes that Bruno Fernandes should leave Manchester United so that people recognise how good he has been throughout his career. Cole said to Paddy Power, as transcribed by Goal.com,
“If I’m Bruno Fernandes, I’d absolutely be looking for a move away from Manchester United. He must go home at night and wonder why everyone is digging him out when he’s the only one pulling his weight in this team. There are others doing okay but he is literally dragging that club through this dire moment.”
Bruno has been urged to leave Old Trafford for pastures new by Joe Cole
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 01: Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United shows dejection during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Liverpool FC at Old Trafford on September 01, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
The ex-Chelsea star added,
“When all is said and done and Bruno leaves United and maybe they return to the top, they’ll look back at this era and the only shining light will be Bruno Fernandes. He should leave that club with everyone; the owners, fans and the manager giving him his flowers because he gets all the stick. He’s a fabulous player and if I was him, I’d be looking to go and play in a team capable of winning trophies.”
Bruno Fernandes to remain at Manchester United?
Manchester United fans would have been worried about their star player leaving in the summer after the club has suffered another dismal season. But there is no need to worry as it looks like Fernandes wants to continue at the club and win major trophies with the Red Devils.
According Fabrizio Romano on GIVEMESPORT, the Portugal international is going to stay at Old Trafford next season and is going to be a key player for Ruben Amorim at M16. This means that the fans will get to see the 30-year-old don the jersey for another season at least and create magic from the centre of the pitch.
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The Red Devils will be hoping to end the season on a high as they are still in contention to win the Europa League. Ruben Amorim will also be hoping their star man Bruno Fernandes can stay for the last stretch of the campaign and continue to perform at a high level.