Bruno Fernandes: Jose Fonte delivers verdict on United skipper’s future
Bruno Fernandes: Jose Fonte delivers verdict on United skipper’s future Where would Manchester United be without Bruno Fernandes this season? The Red Devils have been rejuvenated following the arrival of caretaker manager Michael Carrick, who has taken them on a run of seven wins and a draw in their last nine games. This has helped the English giants climb up to third in the Premier League table after 30 games, and has bolstered their chances of securing Champions League football next season.
One major change Carrick made following his arrival in January was to reinstate Fernandes in his preferred No. 10 position. The 31 year old had started the season as part of a two-man pivot alongside Casemiro in former head coach Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-3 system.
While Fernandes adapted admirably to a change in position and hardly looked out of place in a deeper role, it is clear that he can inflict the most damage as an attacking midfielder. Premier League Player of the Season? Despite playing half of the campaign in a deeper role, Fernandes has still notched up 17 assists across competitions, including 16 in the league.
He now has the most assists in a Premier League season for United, and will also have his sights on Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne’s record of 20 league assists. The Portuguese has been the most creative player in the Premier League this season and has won the Player of the Matchweek award on five occasions, the most so far this campaign. His assists have helped the Red Devils pick up 18 points this season, the most by any player in a single Premier League campaign.
Bruno Fernandes Stats: 2025/26 Season Source: Transfermarkt . However, the United skipper’s future is becoming the talk of the town ahead of the summer transfer window, especially since he is already in the final 18 months of his contract. The Portuguese maestro was subject to an intense pursuit from Saudi Arabia last year, but ended up staying at Old Trafford.