Bruno Fernandes
Agent, Salary, Contract, Club and Profile
Portugal €32mm
Key Facts
Date of birth: 08.09.1994
Nationality: Portugal
Current club: Manchester United
Position: Attacking Midfielder / Central Midfielder
Height: 1.79m
Current market value: Approximately €32mm
Represented by: AS1 (As One Sports)
Main agent: Miguel Rúben Macedo Pinho — listed within the agency profile
Reported salary: Estimated £16.64m gross per year, excluding bonuses — Capology
Contract expires: 30.06.2027, with an option for a further year
About
Bruno Fernandes is a Portuguese midfielder who captains Manchester United and represents the Portugal national team. Known for his creative passing, goalscoring threat and demanding leadership style, he is a central figure in United’s attack.
Born in Maia, Fernandes developed in Portuguese youth football before moving to Italy as a teenager. Spells with Novara, Udinese and Sampdoria gave him senior experience before his return to Portugal with Sporting CP, where he emerged as a prolific attacking midfielder.
Since joining Manchester United in January 2020, Fernandes has become one of the club’s most influential players. He took over the captaincy in 2023 and helped United win the League Cup and FA Cup. His 2025/26 campaign brought a Premier League single-season assists record and a fifth club Player of the Year award.
Fernandes has a longstanding representation relationship with Miguel Pinho and Positionumber. That business became part of AS1 when the international agency launched in December 2024.
Representation
Agency: AS1 (As One Sports)
Main representative: Miguel Rúben Macedo Pinho — named within the agency profile
Previous agency structure: MRP Positionumber
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Jurisdiction: International, with strong Portuguese, Spanish and English market connections
FIFA licence status: Miguel Rúben Pinho is publicly listed as FIFA-licensed
FA registration: Listed under registration FARA0966 in the FA’s November 2025 register
Linked with Fernandes since: Before his January 2020 Manchester United transfer; an exact starting date is not publicly confirmed
Also represents: Luis Díaz, Nuno Mendes, Gonçalo Inácio and Piero Hincapié
Related agency page: AS1 (As One Sports)
Pinho’s agency describes Fernandes as its first managed player and highlights its role in his move from Sporting CP to Manchester United. Their relationship developed before Fernandes established himself in the Premier League.
AS1 launched through Bruin Capital’s acquisition of Positionumber, Nomi Sports and Promoesport, alongside an agreement to acquire Football Division Worldwide. The consolidation placed Fernandes within a larger international representation business.
The group provides transfer and contract negotiation, career management, commercial development and player support. Its structure combines Pinho’s established player relationships with a wider network of offices and specialists.
Career timeline
Youth career: Developed in Portuguese youth football, including Boavista’s academy
2012: Moved to Novara in Italy and began his senior career
2013: Joined Udinese and progressed into Serie A
2016: Moved to Sampdoria
2016: Represented Portugal at the Rio Olympic Games
2017: Returned to Portugal to join Sporting CP
2017: Made his senior Portugal debut
2018/19: Scored 20 league goals for Sporting and helped the club win the Portuguese Cup and League Cup
2019: Helped Portugal win the inaugural UEFA Nations League
January 2020: Joined Manchester United
February 2020: Made his United debut against Wolverhampton Wanderers
2020/21: Scored 18 Premier League goals in his first full United season
2023: Won the League Cup and was appointed Manchester United captain
2024: Captained United to FA Cup success and signed a new contract until 2027
2025: Won a second UEFA Nations League title with Portugal
2025/26: Set a new Premier League single-season assists record and won United’s Player of the Year award for a fifth time
Transfer history
2012 – Boavista to Novara – Permanent transfer into Italian football – Reported fee: approximately €40,000
2013 – Novara to Udinese – Permanent transfer – Reported fee: approximately €2.5m
2016 – Udinese to Sampdoria – Initial loan agreement with a purchase obligation
2017 – Udinese to Sampdoria – Permanent registration following the loan – Reported fee: approximately €6m
2017 – Sampdoria to Sporting CP – Permanent transfer – Reported fee: approximately €9.7m
2020 – Sporting CP to Manchester United – Permanent transfer – Initial fee: €55m, with up to €25m in additional payments – Initial five-and-a-half-year contract, with a further-year option
2022 – Manchester United contract extension – New agreement until June 2026, with a further-year option
2024 – Manchester United contract extension – New agreement until June 2027, with a further-year option
Fernandes’s route through Italian football and Sporting gave him experience in different tactical environments before his move to England.
His United transfer included substantial performance-related payments, explaining why reported totals differ. The original guaranteed fee was €55m, while the maximum package was €80m.
His August 2024 renewal reinforced his position as club captain and a senior figure in United’s squad.
Playing profile
Fernandes is primarily an attacking midfielder who operates between the opposition’s midfield and defensive lines. He can also play as an advanced central midfielder or drop deeper to help move possession forward.
His defining quality is his willingness to attempt decisive passes. He looks early for forward runs, using through balls, lofted passes and switches of play to create chances before defenders can settle into position.
He is particularly effective when attackers offer movement beyond the defensive line. His quick decisions and ability to deliver with limited preparation make him dangerous in transitions and around the penalty area.
Fernandes also provides a significant goal threat from midfield. He attacks shooting positions, arrives late in the box and contributes from penalties and other set pieces. Predominantly right-footed, he can strike from distance or combine quickly around the edge of the area.
His approach involves risk. Ambitious passing can lead to lost possession, but it also allows him to create opportunities that more conservative players may overlook. He is most effective when teammates provide passing options and cover behind his attacking movements.
Without the ball, Fernandes brings energy, presses opponents and communicates constantly. His influence comes from the combination of creativity, availability and responsibility he takes during matches.
Key strengths
Through balls and defence-splitting passes
Chance creation
Vision and quick decision-making
Long-range passing
Early deliveries into the penalty area
Movement between the lines
Goalscoring from midfield
Penalties and set-piece delivery
Attacking transitions
Work rate and pressing
Leadership and communication
Positional versatility
