Pogba names manager who would make Bruno Fernandes a Ballon d’Or contender, fans will be fuming

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has suggested that there is only one reason why Bruno Fernandes may not seriously be in the running to win the Ballon d’Or. Fantastic season Fernandes is enjoying another superb season at United, with the captain leading the charge as the club inches increasingly closer to securing Champions League football. He was decisive for United last weekend as they beat Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge. Fernandes delivered a brilliant assist to Matheus Cunha, who scored the only goal of the contest. That marked Fernandes’ 18th assist of the season. He is now just two goals away from matching the Premier League assist record (20), which is jointly held by Kevin De Bruyne and Thierry Henry. With five games left to play, there is every chance that Fernandes could even surpass the duo. The Portugal international has also netted eight top-flight goals for United. He is a strong contender to win the Premier League Player of the Year. Fernandes and Pogba played together 79 times for United before the Frenchman departed as a free agent in the summer of 2022. Speaking on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast, Pogba hailed Fernandes’ ability, while claiming that were he at Manchester City or challenging for the biggest trophies, he would be on the podium for the Ballon d’Or. Pogba’s claim The AS Monaco man told Ferdinand, “Can Bruno Fernandes do more than he does now at United?” “Do you think if Bruno is in another team, he’s not in the top three [for the Ballon d’Or] player?” “For me, you put him at City, he’s in the [final] three for the Ballon d’Or. Bruno Fernandes, with the stats, the season, the way he plays and everything…” “But when you don’t win, we don’t even think about it. It’s like that. This is life. This is football. Pogba returned to United in 2016 for a record £89m fee. He and Fernandes combined for 11 goals during the two years they spent together at Old Trafford. 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 Latest Top Stories… Derick Kinoti Derick Kinoti is a football writer at The Peoples Person who has covered Manchester United and the Premier League extensively for years. His work blends sharp analysis, tactical insight, and engaging storytelling that resonates with fans around the world. Derick has gained valuable experience in football journalism, developing strong expertise in SEO writing, digital content creation, and social media engagement. A tech enthusiast with a Computer Science degree from the University of Nairobi, he ultimately swapped code for football commentary, bringing an analytical, detail-oriented approach to his writing. Derick is convinced Wayne Rooney is the true GOAT and won’t hear otherwise!