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.
Donny van de Beek sends message after Manchester United cameo role vs Atalanta
manchestereveningnews.co.ukDonny van de Beek has sent a defiant message after his cameo role in Manchester United's draw against Atalanta on Wednesday night.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored late in either half as United came from behind twice to rescue a 2-2 draw in their Champions League meeting with Van de Beek making a contribution from the bench.
The Dutch midfielder made only his fourth appearance of the season when he replaced Bruno Fernandes three minutes from time but still managed to make an impact on the match despite his limited run out.
In his short spell on the pitch Van de Beek, 24, nearly grabbed a goal of his own and made a key run in the build-up to Ronaldo's injury time equaliser — two key contributions for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.
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