Man Utd have announced Bruno Fernandes as their new captain from the 2023/24 season. Last season, the Portuguese midfielder was vice-captain and often held the armband when Harry Maguire was not on the pitch.
"Fernandes has scored 64 goals and contributed 54 assists in just 185 appearances for the club since joining in 2020. As captain and two-time Player of the Year, he will continue to drive the highest standards across the squad as we look to succeed in 2023/24 and beyond," Man Utd announced on their homepage.
Bruno Fernandes is the new captain of Man Utd.
After the 2022/23 season, coach Erik ten Hag decided to strip Harry Maguire of the captaincy. The Old Trafford team announced this a few days ago. The English midfielder is no longer the preferred choice in the center-back position as coach Erik ten Hag prefers Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane.
Daily Mail quoted a source close to Man Utd saying that coach Erik ten Hag likes Bruno Fernandes' leadership qualities. Even when not captain, the Portuguese midfielder still shows his leadership role in spirit and playing style thanks to his ability to communicate well with teammates.
Since joining Man Utd, coach Erik ten Hag has placed great importance on players with leadership qualities on the pitch. In addition to Bruno Fernandes, who was already at Man Utd, the Dutch coach recruited Casemiro, Lisandro Martinez and Christian Eriksen.
Bruno Fernandes will wear the captain's armband for Man Utd right from the US tour.
Man Utd prepare for the 2023/24 season with 8 friendly matches. Red Devils fans will witness coach Erik ten Hag and his team compete with many strong opponents such as Arsenal, Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund during their tour in the US.
On August 15, Man Utd played their first match of the 2023/24 Premier League season, against Wolverhampton.
Man Utd friendly match schedule
| Day | Hour | Match |
| 12/7 | Man Utd 2-0 Leeds | |
| 19/7 | 20h | Man Utd 1-0 Lyon |
| 7/23 | 4h | Arsenal vs Man Utd |
| 7/26 | 9:30 | Man Utd vs Wrexham |
| 7/27 | 7:30 | Real Madrid vs Man Utd |
| 31/7 | 8h | Man Utd vs Dortmund |
| 5/8 | 18:45 | Man Utd vs Lens |
| 6/8 | 22h | Man Utd vs Athletic Bilbao |
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