“I am happy that Erik ten Hag wants to sign him at Manchester United and it makeds me happy knowing that I might play with him at Old Trafford afte the EUROS. Everybody loves him because he plays like Cristiano Ronaldo. He never gets tired The good thing is that Erik Ten Hag coach him before at Ajax when he was still very young”-Bruno Fernandes praises his “electric” Portugal teammates who the team refers to as the “NEXT RONALDO” due to his style of play.
Bruno Fernandes has recently praised his fellow Portuguese national team member, Francisco Conceição, suggesting that the young winger would be a valuable addition to Manchester United.
Fernandes, who ended the last season with impressive performances for Manchester United, started his preparations for the upcoming 2024 European Championship with a bang, scoring twice in a lively match against Finland on Tuesday night.
Entering the game in the second half alongside club teammate Diogo Dalot, Fernandes made an immediate impact. He scored a spectacular long-range goal to put Portugal 3-0 ahead and later added another goal with a composed finish.
After the match, the Manchester United captain took the opportunity to commend the 21-year-old Francisco Conceição, who played a key role in setting up both of Fernandes’ goals.
“Francisco played exceptionally well; his dynamic play and relentless effort off the ball were outstanding,” Fernandes told Mais Futebol. “His quick reactions and excellent positioning are a result of the thorough training from his father. We need players with diverse skills to strengthen our team.”
Fernandes’ mention of Sérgio Conceição, Francisco’s father and current manager of FC Porto, is noteworthy. Francisco has been having a remarkable season at Porto, with 43 appearances, eight goals, and eight assists.
Valued at just under £13 million by Transfermarkt, Conceição is an attractive prospect for Manchester United. With the possible exits of Antony and Facundo Pellistri in the upcoming transfer window, acquiring a talented right winger to compete with Amad Diallo is crucial. Conceição’s left-footed skills align well with Amad’s abilities, particularly in providing assists and scoring, which would complement central players like Rasmus Højlund and Fernandes.
