Bruno Fernandes has been named Manchester United's permanent captain, less than a week after Harry Maguire was stripped of his armband.
Manchester United have officially confirmed that Bruno Fernandes will be the club's captain for the coming season. The midfielder wore the armband for the majority of last season, as Harry Maguire lost his place in the team.
Last week, Maguire revealed he had been told by Erik ten Hag that he was no longer the club's skipper, the latest big decision by the United manager, who is discovering his ruthless streak this summer. Fernandes was fiercely criticized after United's 7-0 thrashing ofLiverpool.
However, he responded by showing real leadership on the pitch, helping inspire United to finish third in the league and reach the FA Cup final. He also played in almost every match, showing a remarkable ability to recover from grueling matches and even injuries.
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," the club said in a statement.
The Red Devils have recently arrived in the United States for their pre-season tour and are preparing to face Arsenal in New Jersey on Saturday.
The Red Devils took the armband from the English international Harry Maguire some days ago, and people were amazed and confused as to why the Dutch tactician Eric Ten Hag did that. There have been some gossip and some speculations about the commitment and form of the defender.
There were even some rumors linking him to Chelsea, West Ham, Tottenham, and Aston Villa. It all started in the later part of the English Premiership when Maguire's form dipped all of a sudden. Fans angrily asked for his axing from the team because of poor defending that allowed Villareal to knock them out of the Europa League.
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