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.
Kobbie Mainoo sends Manchester United clear message amid Man City transfer interest
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has sent a clear message about his adoration for the club amid links with Manchester City.
Mainoo has enjoyed a breakthrough season with United, with his outstanding displays leading to the teenager earning his first England caps and becoming a potentially key player for the Three Lions at the upcoming Euros.
This trajectory was earmarked for Mainoo during the summer, before his injury, when he impressed as part of Erik ten Hag’s side in pre-season.
There were reports in November that rivals Man City could look to try and tempt Mainoo away from Old Trafford. However, when celebrating his 19th birthday on Friday, Mainoo demonstrated his long-standing love for the club. READ MORE: Man United confirm technical director appointment as Sir Jim Ratcliffe rebuild takes shape READ MORE: Alejandro Garnacho apologises for liking tweets criticising his substitution in Manchester United draw As a young child, Mainoo spent time in both clubs' academies, but MEN Sport understands that United have always been relaxed about City’s interest in the midfielder.
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