"Turmoil has been no stranger to Old Trafford in recent years; the club has employed 10 managers since Alex Ferguson left in May 2013. Their 15th-placed finish last season their lowest since they were relegated in 1974 was a new low. But there has been one bright spot through all the disappointments: Bruno Fernandes playing world-class football and reminding everyone what United can be at their best."
"This season, at 32, he continues to stand out. In November, he revealed the club had been open to the idea of him moving to Saudi Arabia. The club wanted me to leave, he said. From the club I felt: If you go it's not that bad for us.' It hurts me a bit. I decided not to go, not only for family reasons, but because I genuinely like the club. Fans will be delighted he stayed."
"The playmaker joined the club from Sporting Lisbon in January 2020. Over the last six years and 315 appearances, he has been remarkably consistent. His goal in the 2-0 win against Tottenham a fortnight ago brought up 200 goal contributions. A milestone he has reached 25 games sooner than Cristiano Ronaldo and also quicker than Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs or David Beckham. Having surpassed one benchmark, he is chasing another."
Manchester United have endured sustained turmoil, employing ten managers since Alex Ferguson's 2013 departure and finishing 15th last season, their lowest since 1974. Bruno Fernandes has been a bright spot, playing world-class football and remaining remarkably consistent over six years and 315 appearances. He considered a Saudi Arabia move but chose to stay for family reasons and loyalty. Fernandes reached 200 goal contributions and is pursuing the Premier League single-season assist record, sitting on 12 assists with 14 games remaining. He has created more chances than any other player in the league this season (78), far ahead of teammates.
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