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.
Manchester United players return amid Cristiano Ronaldo absence
manchestereveningnews.co.ukAlmost every Manchester United international player has reported back for pre-season training after their summer break. Several internationals were on duty in Nations League matches, junior qualifiers and friendlies in June, which delayed their return by a week.
Players are entitled to a minimum three-week summer break after participating for their national team. Last week, Alejandro Garnacho returned 17 days after his final appearance for Argentina Under-20s in the Toulon Tournament. Also read: Ronaldo won't report for training at United Scott McTominay, James Garner, Fred, Alex Telles, Hannibal Mejbri, Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot.
Raphael Varane, Harry Maguire, Facundo Pellistri, Eric Bailly and Anthony Elanga all reported for pre-season on Monday. Cristiano Ronaldo has not turned up due to "family reasons" two days after it was reported he has asked to leave United.
United have accepted Ronaldo's explanation for his absence and remain adamant the 37-year-old is not for sale. United fly to Bangkok for the start of their pre-season tour on Friday and it is unclear whether Ronaldo will be available.
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