Manchester United announced on Thursday that the Portuguese international Bruno Fernandes will be the new captain of its soccer team, replacing central defender Harry Maguire, who was the second choice to wear the armband.
In addition, the Portuguese midfielder, signed from Sporting in the winter transfer window of 2020 for 55 million euros, plus 25 million euros in variables, had already captained the team in numerous games under the orders of coach Erik ten Haag, but after Starting this Thursday, he will become the first Portuguese player. to conquer the status of captain of the historic English club, 20 times champion of England.
His predecessor in charge, Harry Maguire, 30, capped 57 times and the most expensive defender in football history, signed for 87 million euros from Leicester in 2020, was personally informed by Ten Haag himself. The decision to retire the bracelet had been three and a half years old, which made him confess his disappointment, but he promised to continue giving his best for the team the day the preseason began.
However, the English press has reported that the Dutch coach does not have him and that West Ham, champion of the last Europa Conference League, is interested in signing the center-back.
The new captain of the Red Devils, who twice received the Sir Matt Busby award, United’s historic player and manager, to honor the best player of the year, has scored 64 goals and contributed 54 assists in 185 games since he arrived at Old Trafford, in 2020.
Source: TSF
