Have Manchester United Wasted Bruno Fernandes’ Prime?
As Manchester United prepare for the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final clash against Lyon, United fans will hope the club’s best player, Bruno Fernandes, delivers on a night his team desperately needs him — just like he has been doing for the best part of the last five years at Manchester United.
For Manchester United fans, they couldn’t ask for a better attacking midfielder. But for neutral fans, many can’t help but ask if Bruno Fernandes has wasted his prime at a club like Manchester United.
After developing at Udinese, Sampdoria and Sporting, Bruno Fernandes joined Manchester United in January 2020. Since his debut, he has served as a creative force in the Premier League, driving an often unstable Manchester United side.
Bruno Fernandes – Consistent Through Instability
Fernandes has directly contributed to over 200 goals since he joined Manchester United — more than any other midfielder in the top five European leagues during that period.
With his consistency in front of goal, fans have often wondered if he is wasting his prime years as an attacking midfielder for an underperforming Manchester United team.
This season, despite Manchester United’s inconsistencies and poor form across all competitions, the Portuguese midfielder has directly contributed to 33 goals for the Mancunians.
His form earned him a new contract at the start of the season, but there have also been links to top clubs like Real Madrid — a side that could certainly use his ever-consistent impact in the final third. That said, a move away from Manchester United this year is considered highly unlikely for the Portuguese star.
That begs the question: Did Bruno Fernandes peak at the wrong club? Would he have achieved more at a better, more stable club than Manchester United if he had left earlier — or never joined the Red Devils at all?
What do you think?
