There have been countless occasions over the last three years when Manchester United have relied too heavily on the creativity and magic that Bruno Fernandes is blessed with.
Signed from Sporting Lisbon at the very end of the 2020 January transfer window, the Portuguese international practically single-handedly dragged United to a top-four finish, securing them a place in the Champions League for the 2020/21 campaign. They were fifth in the table the day he signed, six points shy of the top four, and they managed to finish a creditable third.
In just 14 Premier League appearances, Fernandes scored eight goals and registered seven assists, making an impact that he, the club and the supporters could have only dreamt about when he put pen to paper on an initial five-and-a-half-year contract. He registered a direct goal contribution (goal or assist) in 10 of his first 14 league appearances, adapting to life in England with ease.
