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Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes takes over Manchester United captaincy.

20 July, 2023
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Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes has been named as the new captain of Manchester United, the Premier League club have confirmed.


 

The 28-year-old will replace defender Harry Maguire, who was stripped of the team captaincy by manager Erik ten Hag after the England international failed to secure a place in the first team.

Fernandes, who has 64 goals and 54 assists in 185 games for the club in all competitions, captained in the absence of Maguire, who spent much of last season on the bench or injured.

United's preseason campaign is underway, with the Old Trafford outfit beating Ligue 1 side Lyon 1-0 on Wednesday. United next travel to the United States, where they will face Arsenal, Wrexham, Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund in friendly matches ahead of the new campaign.

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