Manchester United have now revealed who their new official captain is after Harry Maguire was stripped of the armband.
The Red Devils have announced that Bruno Fernandes is their new skipper, less than a week after Maguire was stripped of the armband by manager Erik ten Hag.
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"Bruno Fernandes has been named as the new club captain of Manchester United," a statement on the club's official website read.
"The Portuguese midfielder has already worn the armband for United on numerous occasions and Erik ten Hag has confirmed that he will now lead the team on a permanent basis.
"Fernandes has scored 64 goals and contributed 54 assists in just 185 games for the club since joining in 2020.
"As captain, the two-time Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year will continue to drive the highest standards throughout the squad as United push for success in the 2023/24 season and beyond."
The Portuguese playmaker captained the side for the majority of last season when Maguire was absent from the starting XI, so this decision from the club will not have surprised many.
Much-respected in the Red Devils' changing room, Fernandes was also captain of his previous club Sporting before he moved to England in 2020.
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