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.
Nani explains what makes Bruno Fernandes such a good fit for Manchester United
manchestereveningnews.co.ukstraight to your inbox every day for freeNani says Bruno Fernandes' focus on success makes him a perfect fit at Manchester United.
The former United favourite played with the midfielder at Sporting CP, having also long been his international teammate for Portugal.
It means the 34-year-old knows Fernandes well and he says he always expected his compatriot to be a success in the Premier League.
Speaking to United Review, Nani revealed Fernandes has already vastly improved from when they played together at Sporting, with his willingness to take risks making him stand out in the Premier League.
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