Ratcliffe admits Man Utd definitely need Fernandes, he is untouchable | OneFootball

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe sat down for a series of explosive interviews with a few media outlets, which aired on Monday.

He pulled back the curtain on United’s inner workings, offering key insights into the club’s current state and boldly admitted that some players are not up to the mark.

Amidst the criticism, Ratcliffe reserved special praise for Bruno Fernandes, acknowledging his immense value.

He said (via BBC Sport): “We’ve got this period of transformation where we move from the past to the future.

“There are some great players in the squad as we know, the captain is a fabulous footballer. We definitely need Bruno (Fernandes) – he’s a fantastic footballer.”

Fernandes is arguably United’s greatest signing in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era.

The Portuguese maestro has been the club’s driving force for the past five years, repeatedly delivering clutch performances.

He undoubtedly deserves far more respect than he receives from former United players.

United fans made their admiration loud and clear when he curled a stunning free-kick past David Raya against Arsenal on Sunday.

Ratcliffe singled out Fernandes for praise, further solidifying his status as untouchable at Old Trafford.

With a busy summer transfer window on the horizon, United are expected to make significant moves, with several players likely to be offloaded.

However, one thing remains certain – Fernandes will continue to lead the team next season.

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