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.
Kleberson praises two Manchester United players
manchestereveningnews.co.ukFormer Manchester United midfielder Kleberson believes that Casemiro's pedigree before moving to Old Trafford stands him in good stead to become a leader at the club.
Before moving to the North West, Casemiro had already won five Champions Leagues, three La Ligas, three Club World Cups and a Copa America.
His ability to win the major prizes in world football have helped him to adapt quickly at United since his summer transfer. The defensive midfielder has made 35 appearances for United so far this campaign and some have tipped him to be the next permanent captain of the club if Harry Maguire leaves and Bruno Fernandes does not take on the duty instead.
Speaking to The Athletic before the defeat by Liverpool, Kleberson praised his compatriot. ALSO READ: Former United defender tells Ten Hag who should be the next captain Kleberson said: "Casemiro is leadership, no?
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