BRUNO FERNANDES has been named Manchester United’s Player of the Year for the 2019-20 season.
The 26-year-old only arrived halfway through the campaign as manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer aimed to boost the Red Devils’ top four hopes.
Bruno Fernandes starred as Man United charged into the top fourCredit: Getty Images – Getty
And boost them he did, with Fernandes producing stunning performances to propel United to third in the table.
The Portuguese star pipped striker Anthony Martial to the gong, gathering 35.5 per cent of the fan vote, compared to the Frenchman’s 34.
Marcus Rashford was a distant third with ten per cent.
Mason Greenwood came fourth with 8.4 per cent, while summer signings Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Harry Maguire gathered 3.8 and 2.4 respectively.
After winning the prestigious award, Fernandes told United’s official website: “Of course you want to win some trophies for the team, for the club and for the fans. But, obviously, I’m happy with the individual trophies.
“I know you can say, ‘Oh, I don’t care’ and everything, but it’s always important for a player.
“You always feel good when you win these kinds of awards, and I am no different. I am really happy.
“I want to add this to so many trophies for the club and for the fans because I think they deserve [it].”
Fernandes made 22 appearances in all competitions for the Red Devils after sealing his mid-season switch.
In that time he netted 12 goals, while laying on a further eight assists.
And such was his effect on the team, that he only experienced two losses in these matches – coming against Sevilla and Chelsea in the semi-finals of the Europa League and FA Cup respectively.
Martial, meanwhile, enjoyed his most prolific season at Old Trafford by far.
The 24-year-old banged in 23 goals in 48 appearances – while also assisting another 12 from a more central position than previous campaigns.
Rashford, meanwhile, managed 22 strikes in all competitions, also managing a useful 11 assists in 44 games.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
