Bruno Fernandes was showing off his best skills during Manchester United's pre-season camp, as Rio Ferdinand praised the skipper during a training session
Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United celebrates after scoring the team's first goal via penalty during the Premier League Summer Series match between Manchester United and West Ham United FC at MetLife Stadium on July 26, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Bruno Fernandes has impressed during pre-season(Image: Vincent Carchietta/Getty Images)
Bruno Fernandes left Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand watching on in awe, as he showed off some impressive skills alongside Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo during a pre-season training camp.
The United captain travelled with the rest of the team to the United States to take part in the Premier League Summer Series. So far, the Red Devils have defeated West Ham and Bournemouth and are set to play David Moyes' Everton on Sunday evening to round off their pre-season camp in America.
Fans have been treated to some impressive football from Ruben Amorim's side, with skipper Fernandes at the heart of all the action. The Portuguese playmaker has also been catching the eye in training, with Ferdinand providing a glimpse into how the United squad is being put through their paces ahead of the new season.
The former Premier League defender posted a YouTube video detailing an unfiltered look into what goes on behind the scenes, and he was left stunned by Fernandes, especially.
As the team participated in a 'rondo' training drill, which involves a lot of quick passing and footwork, Ferdinand heaped praise on the United captain for his part in the session. The 46-year-old said: "I'm just here now watching training.
Rio Ferdinand at Manchester United's training pitch in the United States.
Rio Ferdinand was left impressed with the trio's skills(Image: YouTube/Rio Ferdinand Presents)
"This is my favourite part of training that I used to love, this is called the box, the rondo. This is all I used to look forward to every day. I'm just watching, there's some quality on show.
"Bruno's putting on a bit of a clinic at the moment, he's doing some crazy stuff. Him and Casemiro are having a little laugh there, you can see they are, they seem like the best two at the moment for me, Casemiro and Bruno."
In the video, Fernandes and Casemiro can be seen pinging passes across the circle of players, with slowed-down footage showcasing just how deft the midfielders' touches are.
Ferdinand also noted Kobbie Mainoo's participation in the rondo drill, adding: "Actually, Kobbie. Kobbie's good as well."
Manchester United players in training.
The rondo was in full effect, with Fernandes at the heart of the action
Fans will be hoping that Fernandes continues to show off his best years for United, amid another shock transfer twist from the Saudi Pro League.
After rejecting an offer from Al-Hilal earlier in the summer, citing that he wants to play at the "highest possible level", Al-Nassr are reportedly planning to make a shock move for the 30-year-old this transfer window.
The Saudi club, which is currently captained by Fernandes' international and former United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, are considering a blockbuster move after the announcement of head coach Jorge Jesus.
Ethan Williams, Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United in action during a first team training session as part of their pre-season tour of the USA at Endeavor Health Performance Center on August 01, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
Bruno Fernandes showed off his best skills in the training drill
Jesus, who gave Fernandes his debut at Sporting CP in 2017, is likely looking to add to his contingent of Portuguese stars at the club, with Ronaldo, Joao Felix and Otavia already part of the team.
While Fernandes previously said he was happy to stay at United and isn't considering a move away, the lucrative deals and money on offer in the Middle East has been enough to turn the heads of some of the biggest footballers.
Speaking in June about his future intentions, the midfielder said: "Manchester United said they didn't want to sell me.
"They said if I wanted to go I could, but they didn't need the money. I spoke to coach Ruben Amorim who, throughout that period, he was pushing for me not to go."