Bruno Fernandes’ path to Manchester United legend status has been exceptional There haven’t been many things that Manchester United could rely on over the last five years, but one constant has been the quality of Bruno Fernandes. In the time since his arrival in 2020, Fernandes has become a central figure at Old Trafford, with his skill and leadership slotting right into the club’s identity. READ MORE: Erik ten Hag criticised for repeating Man Utd phrases at Bayer Leverkusen The £55m United spent to bring him in now looks like a bargain. Over five and a half seasons, he’s put up 98 goals and 86 assists across 291 appearances. Fernandes is just two goals away from reaching the 100-goal mark for United, a milestone that would further underline his impact at the club. Diogo Dalot called it back in 2020 when he said Fernandes would become a legend. Five years later, with four Player of the Year awards to his name, it’s hard to argue against that claim. He’s taken on a new role this season but continues to play at an elite level. His consistency remains one of the few things United fans can count on each week. Bruno Fernandes remains the Premier League’s most creative player With Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha joining Manchester United this summer, Bruno Fernandes has found himself moving into a deeper midfield role. It’s a shift away from his usual spot as the team’s primary number 10. It’s also a position where he’s led the league in chances created four times over the past five seasons. That includes 2024/25 when he finished top of the list with 91 chances made.