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.
Bruno Fernandes transfer details to Man Utd explain why Marcos Rojo was not included in deal
dailystar.co.ukReports of the transfer details regarding Bruno Fernandes’ move to Manchester United have revealed why Marcos Rojo was not included in the deal.
Portuguese playmaker Fernandes made a £68m move from Sporting Lisbon to Old Trafford in January. Meanwhile, Argentina defender Rojo was understood to be seeking a move away from the Red Devils.
There was speculation that the versatile centre-back would be included in the deal, with Rojo having previously played for Sporting in the Primeira Liga.
However, Portuguese outlet O Jogo claim that due to their financial struggles, the Lions were looking to make as much money as possible from the sale of Fernandes.
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