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.
Erik ten Hag's Manchester United expectations as Bruno hits back at claims he ignored Andre Onana
manchestereveningnews.co.ukHere are your Sunday evening Manchester United headlines. Ten Hag expectations Erik ten Hag insists Manchester United must 'raise the bar' next season as he predicts the battle for a top-four finish to be harder than ever.
The Dutchman secured a third place finish during his debut campaign at United, rounding off an impressive year in which he also won the Carabao Cup.
United have pushed hard to improve their squad further this summer, having agreed a fee for Rasmus Hojlund on Saturday with both Mason Mount and Andre Onana already through the door. Want to join our MUFC Pro club for a totally ad-free version of the MEN’s Man United app packed with premium features? Click here ALSO READ: Harry Maguire has 'higher expectations for next club' But other rival teams are also spending big in the transfer window, and last season's major underachievers - Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham - all look set to mount a serious top-four challenge.
Meanwhile, the likes of Brighton and Aston Villa will hope to maintain their momentum. "We have to raise the bar but to do that is necessary because the competition is very strong," Ten Hag said ahead of United's final United States friendly against Borussia Dortmund. "We have many competitors to battle for the top four positions in the Premier League so it is going to be a huge battle." See what else the Reds boss had to say here. Fernandes hits back Bruno Fernandes has hit back at ridiculous claims he 'ignored' Andre Onana during Manchester United's pre-season friendly defeat to Real Madrid on Thursday.
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