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“He was the one…”: Bruno Fernandes explains what made him so happy under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes has provided an insight into his time under former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Old Trafford.

By Deepungsu Pandit · The Peoples Person

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 8:00 AM

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Bruno Fernandes praised former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for signing him in January 2020.
Fernandes highlighted Solskjaer as a very important figure who gave him the chance to play for the club.
During Solskjaer's tenure at Manchester United, Fernandes registered 44 goals and 33 assists across 97 appearances.

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Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has praised former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for signing him and giving him the opportunity to represent the club. Speaking on international duty with Portugal ahead of their UEFA Nations League clash against Norway, Fernandes described Solskjaer as a very important manager who brought him to Old Trafford from Sporting in January 2020.

Fernandes recorded 44 goals and 33 assists in 97 appearances under the Norwegian manager's tenure. Portugal subsequently defeated Norway 2-1 on Sunday, with Fernandes noting before the match that while he remains in regular contact with Solskjaer, they had not discussed the fixture beforehand.

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