Bruno Fernandes is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Manchester United in the English Premier League and the Portugal national team.
Full name: Bruno Miguel Borges Fernandes
Born: September 8, 1994, in Maia, Portugal
Position: Attacking midfielder (often also plays as central midfielder)
Known for:
Creativity, passing, vision, and leadership
Excellent penalty-taking and long-range shooting
Work rate and pressing ability
Career highlights:
Began his senior career in Italy with Novara, later playing for Udinese and Sampdoria.
Returned to Portugal with Sporting CP, where he became captain and one of the best players in the Portuguese league.
Signed for Manchester United in January 2020, where he quickly became a key player, scoring and assisting prolifically.
Has been captain of Manchester United since 2023.
With Portugal, he has represented his country at the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups, and UEFA Euro 2020, winning UEFA Nations League 2019.
As of August 24, 2025, Bruno Fernandes continues to play for Manchester United, serving as their club captain. He remains a central and influential figure in their squad.
Here’s the latest on Bruno Fernandes’s transfer rumours, as of late August 2025:
Transfer to Al-Ittihad:Rumoured ongoing interest-Initial meetings reported, but nothing finalized.
Transfer from Al-Hilal:Rejected by Fernandes Confirmed-rejection in June.
Real Madrid interest:Denied by Amorim-No credible recent developments.
Current stance:Not for sale—both Amorim & Fernandes affirm-Fernandes under contract until 2027
Conclusion
Despite ongoing interest from Saudi clubs like Al-Ittihad, Bruno Fernandes appears firmly committed to staying at Manchester United—and that position is echoed strongly by manager Rúben Amorim. With his contract running to 2027, any speculation of an imminent exit seems unfounded for now. That said, with the transfer window still open, a late move can’t be entirely ruled out—but as things stand, the probability seems low.
There’s a funny story at the end.
Here’s a lighthearted story about Bruno Fernandes that Manchester United fans often enjoy:
When he first arrived at United in January 2020, Bruno was already gaining a reputation for his penalty-taking ability. He rarely missed from the spot, and his little hop before striking the ball became iconic.
One time in training, teammates teased him about always scoring penalties and joked that he couldn’t score “proper goals.” Bruno responded in typical fashion—by smashing a screamer into the top corner from open play and then turning back with a grin, saying something like:
“There, not a penalty!”
From then on, some teammates playfully nicknamed him “Penalty United” or “Penandes,” but Bruno embraced the joke instead of getting annoyed. He later laughed in interviews, saying:
“I don’t care how they call me. A goal is a goal!”
That mix of humor, competitiveness, and confidence has made him a big character in the dressing room and a fan favorite.
