He’s arguably been the best thing about 2020.
Bruno Fernandes joined Manchester United exactly one year ago on this day, 29 January – and what a transformation we’ve undergone since then!
From being a highly inconsistent unit with holes in several positions, the Red Devils have emerged as a darkhorse in the Premier League title race this season.
To say it’s all down to Bruno would be a massive overstatement – however, one cannot deny that he’s had a significant role to play. The Portuguese midfielder is a hard worker and rarely disappoints on the field. Here are six reasons why he’s become such a popular figure among the fans:
Fierce competitor
Bruno lets his performances do all the talking and when he celebrates a goal (even if it’s not his own), he does it with passion and gusto – a trademark feature of United greats in the past.
The 26-year-old is a natural competitor – so much so that he never lets his young daughter beat him at UNO!
He’s competitive by nature and has a natural ability to lead – in his own words, you don’t need to be a captain to be a leader.
Family man
He might not let his daughter beat him at UNO but young Matilda loves her father – evident from her cute tantrum before he leaves for games.
Winning mentality
The Red Devils lacked a player with a strong winning mentality for so long that we almost forgot what it’s like to have one.
Bruno filled that void and that’s what made most of us place our faith in him. And he’s not disappointed so far! He came to United to win trophies, after all.
Stats and records galore
What an impact Bruno has made for us – both on and off the field!
He’s solved our problems of creativity and is the top goal contributor right at the club now. He regularly features among the top players in Europe’s top-five leagues – a testament to the midfielder’s commitment to being the best consistently.
Fernandes also won a whopping four Premier League Player of the Month awards in 2020 – need we say more?
Ronaldo connection
Cristiano Ronaldo came from Portugal, made a stunning impact at United and was an absolute professional and leader.
Bruno is on the same path as his compatriot and the duo shares a close relationship – as a matter of fact, Ronaldo often enquires about United!
Undoubtedly, our player of the year
If you ask us, Bruno was our player of the year for a number of reasons. He’s one of our best midfielders on the squad right now and in his first year, our Portuguese magnifico has done more for us than we could have imagined.
Here’s to many, many more years of his brilliance!
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