Bruno Fernandes to replace Harry Maguire as Manchester United captain

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Okay, bit of breaking news and Manchester United, your new captain has been confirmed.
Bruno Fernandes is the new Manchester United skipper. Portuguese midfielder of course already
won the number at the armband a number of times for Manchester United on numerous occasions.
It was previously Harry Maguire the official captain of course but they announced recently
that Maguire would no longer be the captain and Eric Ten Hag has now confirmed that it is Bruno
Fernandes who will lead the team on a permanent basis and a little bit more info on Fernandes,
he scored 64 goals and contributed 54 assists in 185 games for the club since he joined in 2020.
As captain, two-time Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year will continue to drive the highest standards
they say throughout the squad as Manchester United push for success in the 2023-24 season
and just a little bit more background here, they say that Bruno has always proved himself
to be an outstanding leader throughout his time at the club. He's got inspirational qualities
on the field they say, in the dressing room as well and around the club. The manager values his
deep knowledge of the game and his strength as a communicator. He represents the culture of high
standards and high ambitions for success which the manager is trying to cultivate, Eric Ten Hag
and they say they've got several other strong experienced leaders in the dressing room
and they will also continue to play an important role for the team and they want the team to have
numerous leaders with winning mindsets who will all support Bruno as the captain. So confirmation
then, Bruno Fernandes is the Manchester United captain for next season. He replaces Harry Maguire
as the club's official captain.
