Ten Hag hands Fernandes the United armband on permanent basis

Portuguese playmaker had been serving as Harry Maguire's deputy but defender's status at Old Trafford remains up in the air 

PASSING THE TORCH: Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes walks ahead of former captain harry Maguire. Pic: Nick Potts/PA Wire.

Bruno Fernandes has been chosen as Manchester United’s new captain by Erik ten Hag, the manager promoting the Portuguese from his deputy role to be Harry Maguire’s replacement.

Fernandes has been the de facto captain since Ten Hag ended the defender’s status as an automatic choice after two matches of last season, the playmaker wearing the armband in 45 matches in the 2022-23 campaign.