Bruno Fernandes handed new squad number and Malacia latest

Premier League giants Manchester United have, on Thursday, unveiled a pair of modifications to the membership’s squad listing for the 2022/23 marketing campaign.

First up comes Bruno Fernandes.

Portuguese worldwide Fernandes, in fact, has donned the quantity 18 since sealing a big-money transfer to Outdated Trafford within the winter of 2020.

Subsequent day trip, although, the midfield creator will take to the pitch with a brand new quantity emblazoned throughout the again of his jersey, within the type of the fabled no.8.

Seasons previous had seen the 8 shirt occupied by Juan Mata.

On the again of the Spaniard’s free agent departure this summer time, although, it ought to come as little shock to listen to of Fernandes taking over the mantle of United’s no.8, a jersey he beforehand claimed at each Udinese and Sporting CP.

The 27-year-old even sports activities a tattoo that includes his favorite quantity on his proper arm.

It was meant to be… ??

Introducing our new quantity 8️⃣: @B_Fernandes8! ?#MUFC pic.twitter.com/ogkg96WgL8

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 7, 2022

As alluded to above, although, Fernandes was not the one member of Erik ten Hag’s ranks to have seen his squad quantity for the upcoming season confirmed on Thursday.

Becoming a member of the Portuguese worldwide was new signing Tyrell Malacia, a latest defensive recruit from his dwelling nation of the Netherlands.

The 22-year-old, it has been revealed, will tackle the quantity 12 jersey – beforehand sported by the likes of Chris Smalling and Phil Neville – throughout his debut marketing campaign in Manchester.

Fits you, @B_Fernandes8 ?❤️#MUFC

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 7, 2022

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