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.
Joe Cole believes Paul Pogba adds 'nothing' to Manchester United as Declan Rice warning sent
manchestereveningnews.co.ukPaul Pogba has been accused of not adding anything to Manchester United by former Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole. Cole was speaking on BT Sport following United's 1-0 victory over West Ham which moved the Red Devils into the top four.
Discussing Manchester United's midfield situation, he said: "Well I agree in the sentiment that the midfield is the area they need to strengthen.
McTominay I like but there needs to be something else, a different ingredient in there. "I can’t have that Bruno Fernandes isn’t the man.
Playing in this deeper role I think he’s pressed well, he’s looked to probe. "But I think the problem with Man United fans is they’re judging it on the great teams they’ve had in the past.
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