Bruno Fernandez have REVEALED the TWO CONDITIONS that will make Him handover the Captaincy to Harry Maguire amid recent speculation that He’ll soon be demoted by Ruben Amorim
Bruno Fernandes has made it clear that he is open to returning the Manchester United captaincy to Harry Maguire, but only if two specific criteria are met. His statement comes amid speculation that new manager Ruben Amorim is considering changes to the club’s leadership, which could see Fernandes stripped of the armband as part of a broader restructuring at Old Trafford.
The Portuguese midfielder acknowledged Maguire as the original holder of the captaincy, sparking discussions about what this could mean for United’s leadership under Amorim. With the club’s captaincy already a contentious issue in recent years, Fernandes’ remarks add another layer of intrigue to the evolving situation. Maguire was appointed captain in 2019 following his record-breaking move from Leicester City. However, as his form declined, Erik ten Hag gradually reduced his role before officially handing the armband to Fernandes in 2023. Now, with Amorim at the helm, rumors suggest Fernandes himself could face a similar fate.
Despite his willingness to relinquish the role, Fernandes insists that Maguire must first prove himself in two key areas before he can reclaim it. The first requirement is that Maguire must establish himself as a regular starter under Amorim. Given his reduced playing time in recent seasons, Fernandes believes that a captain should be someone consistently present on the pitch to lead the team effectively. The second condition is that Maguire must regain the trust and support of the dressing room. Fernandes emphasized the importance of a captain being respected and backed by his teammates, as leadership at Manchester United has been under scrutiny in recent years.
These conditions reflect Fernandes’ belief that the captaincy should be held by a player who commands both influence on the field and respect off it. Whether Maguire can meet these demands remains to be seen, especially with his future at the club still uncertain.
