From near exit to standout star, Fernandes says this teammate is now better than him
In a revealing and emotional admission, Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has disclosed that one of the club’s current top performers nearly left the club in January. According to Fernandes, it took personal intervention to stop the player from leaving—and now, that same player has become arguably United’s best.
“I begged him to stay when he wanted to leave in January,” Fernandes said. “He’s our best player now.” While Fernandes refrained from naming the player directly, the implication was clear: this once-underappreciated squad member has risen to the top, even surpassing the Portuguese maestro’s own influence on the pitch.
This statement comes just after United’s impressive 3-0 Europa League semi-final triumph over Athletic Bilbao, in which Fernandes scored twice and played a crucial leadership role. His own form has been spectacular, earning accolades such as multiple Player of the Month awards and his third Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year title. Yet even with that personal success, Fernandes is now turning attention to a teammate who has undergone a stunning transformation.
Though the article doesn’t confirm the identity of the player, speculation among fans suggests it could be Amad Diallo, Kobbie Mainoo
