Bruno Miguel Borges Fernandes (born 8 September 1994) is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Primeira Liga club Sporting CP and the Portugal national team as a midfielder. Fernandes started his career at Serie B side Novara Calcio and soon featured for Udinese and Sampdoria in Serie A.
In 2017, he signed with Sporting CP where he established himself as one of the best players in the Primeira Liga. He was named the LPFP Primeira Liga Player of the Year in both 2017–18 and 2018–19. In the latter season, he also helped Sporting win the Taça de Portugal. A senior international since 2017, Fernandes represented Portugal at the 2016 Summer Olympics and 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Donny van de Beek's January transfer options and Manchester United stance on future
manchestereveningnews.co.ukWhen Manchester United secured the signature of Donny van de Beek from Ajax in the summer of 2020, it was seen as a major coup.
Van de Beek was fresh off a season with the Dutch club in which he was pivotal in their journey to the Champions League semi-final in 2019.
Even though United had signed Bruno Fernandes six months prior to the Dutchman's arrival, Van de Beek's ability to play in a variety of midfield positions was seen as a boost.
Not only would he be able to come in for Fernandes when he needed a rest, but he could also play a deeper role and be the creative force the club needed as Paul Pogba struggled to bring his international form for France to the Premier League.
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