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.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Donny van de Beek stance underlined by Man Utd transfer decision
mirror.co.ukManchester United have no interest in selling Donny van de Beek and will reject any offers for the Dutchman. The summer signing has endured a difficult first season at Old Trafford with chances at a premium.
Ajax, whom he left less than 12 months ago, are thought to be keen on bringing him back on loan. United though have no interest in sanctioning his departure and will turn down any approaches for Van de Beek, reports the Sun.
The 24-year-old — who cost £40m - has played just 330 minutes in the Premier League as he struggles to cement a first team place.
Van de Beek plays a similar style to Bruno Fernandes so eyebrows were raised upon his arrival given the Portuguese's stature within the team.
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