United star’s actions after weekend victory demonstrate his importance both on and off the pitch – report

Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes has had an incredible season for the Red Devils. Past criticism Since being named captain, Fernandes has often received criticism from outside the club regarding his suitability for the role. Former Manchester United players Roy Keane and Paul Ince have both ridiculed the idea of the Portuguese star being captain material. His emotional attitude on the pitch has often been cited as a reason why he is not suited to being club captain, but he has answered his critics in a big way this season. Fernandes has led his team to a third-place finish and has been in outstanding form throughout the season. On Sunday, he equalled the Premier League record of 20 assists in a season and has been voted the Football Writers’ Player of the Year. Off the field Young players at the club have also spoken about the midfielder’s positive role in their development. What’s more, new signings have also praised his efforts to help them integrate into the squad, such as Matheus Cunha. Team bonding According to the Daily Mail, Fernandes also organised a team bonding meal after the side’s 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday. The report states, “Bruno Fernandes has spent all season assisting on the pitch but he put his off-field talents to the test in recent days as he organised a team bonding meal following Sunday’s 3-2 win over Forest.” The article says that “it was the United captain’s idea for a team meal at popular city centre restaurant Fenix.” “The Greek restaurant in Spinningfields is a hit for players and has been a particular favourite of Fernandes’ for some time, previously dining here with ex-Man City full-back Joao Cancelo last year.” Bruno Fernandes 25/26 season stats Games playedGoalsAssistsMins played 368213113 Source: transfermarkt.com Featured image by Molly Darlington/Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Alex Browne Alex is a huge Manchester United fan, inspired by greats of his homeland such as George Best, Harry Gregg and Norman Whiteside. Alex has a Master’s degree from Queen’s University Belfast and La Universitat Rovira i Virgili in Tarragona, Spain. Having lived in the country since 2011, Alex is The Peoples Person’s Spanish football expert and is fluent in both Spanish and Catalan. He dreams of witnessing a United captain triumphantly hoisting the Premier League and Champions League trophy in the air once more.