JAKARTA – Bruno Fernandes said he hopes to win more trophies during his time at Manchester United. He expressed optimism about the club’s future under Michael Carrick.
Fernandes – named the Premier League’s Player of the Season in May 2026 – has won the FA Cup and League Cup (Carabao Cup) during his time at Old Trafford.
“Obviously, I want to win more, that’s not entirely what I expect for myself and for the club.”
“However, I had a very good time. We managed to reach several finals, some of which we won, others did not.”
“My goal has always been to win the biggest competitions and the Premier League is part of that. I still have that dream in me and I hope to make it happen,” Fernandes told ESPN.
A remarkable second half of the season saw Manchester United finish third in the table, meaning they will play in the Champions League next season for the first time since 2023/2024.
“Of course, being in the Champions League, it’s the most important tournament. Let’s say, a tournament where you can play against the most important teams in the world, in Europe.”
“That’s something I want to do. I want to be at that level to play against the best and show that I can be at their level,” Fernandes said.
Much of the improved performance is credited to Carrick, who joined as interim head coach in January 2026 following the sacking of Ruben Amorim.
Carrick then led his team to win 12 of the 16 games he led and signed a permanent contract with the club in May 2026.
“I think he brings a really positive energy to the team. He tries to be really positive because obviously we’re in a moment of coaching transition, which is always a difficult time for a team.”
“He’s trying to stay positive. Obviously he’s bringing new ideas and a different way of playing, which is also important for some players to find a way out to come back to be protagonists.”
“It’s good, obviously, because the results also prove it. We hope we will continue to do it,” said Fernandes.
Meanwhile, Matheus Cunha, also highlighted the impact that the former England midfielder has made.
“It’s incredible. Honestly, it’s an impact. He (Carrick) sees us now and you already want to get the same results as he got.”
“But he is someone who is constantly trying to convey the roots of what Manchester United is, what it means to arrive at Old Trafford and win games, and feel the vibration of the supporters who push you and push the team, regardless of what happens.”
“He jokes a lot because Manchester (United) has to have a different adrenaline to play, we have to play with risk.”
“I think it’s very beautiful, especially to revive those moments of glory, to save a period that he knows very well, that he followed very closely.”
“I think he conveyed it to us in a very emotional way, very sincerely, so it touched us. We also slowly put the pebbles in our castle so that we could build it too,” said Cunha.
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