{"id":1134182,"date":"2020-02-28T18:22:12","date_gmt":"2020-02-28T18:22:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?p=1134182"},"modified":"2020-02-28T18:22:12","modified_gmt":"2020-02-28T18:22:12","slug":"ole-gunnar-solskjaer-bruno-fernandes-manchester-united-old-school","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/ole-gunnar-solskjaer-bruno-fernandes-manchester-united-old-school\/","title":{"rendered":"How refusing Solskjaer’s offer showed the Man Utd boss Bruno Fernandes is “old school”"},"content":{"rendered":"

Manchester United boss has described new boy Bruno Fernandes as “old school” due to his insatiable appetite for football.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 25-year-old Portuguese midfielder completed a \u00a347m move from Sporting Portugal last month after a long transfer saga with the Red Devils.<\/p>\n

How well has Fernandes settled in? Five key things to know\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  • Man Utd were heavily linked with Bruno Fernandes in the summer of 2019.<\/li>\n
  • He’d finally sign for a reported \u00a347m from Sporting Portugal in January 2020.<\/li>\n
  • Fernandes has since made five appearances in all competitions, registering two goals and two assists.<\/li>\n
  • Both of Fernandes’ strikes – against Watford and Club Brugge – have come from the penalty spot.<\/li>\n
  • United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has described him as “old school” due to his enthusiasm for the game.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    He has seamlessly assimilated into life at Old Trafford and is already looking like the ideal candidate to fill the shoes of Paul Pogba should he leave in the summer.<\/p>\n

    Fernandes, who turned heads during three seasons in Lisbon – notably scoring 20 goals from midfield across 33 league games during the 2018\/19 season – has subsequently become a fan favourite.<\/p>\n

    Man Utd remain fighting on three fronts after reaching the Europa League round of 32 at Club Brugge’s expense: Fernandes broke the deadlock from 12 yards against the Belgian side as they ran out 5-0 winners in their last-16 second leg meeting at home.<\/p>\n

    Solskjaer, who is determined to secure a Champions League berth for the 2020\/21 campaign, has been impressed by his new recruit, who reminds him of those from days gone by.<\/p>\n