Man Utd new-boy Bruno Fernandes has ‘shown up’ Paul Pogba since his January arrival, says Emmanuel Petit
MANCHESTER UNITED ace Bruno Fernandes has already shown up club-record signing Paul Pogba, according to Emmanuel Petit.
The £55million January signing has instantly become a huge fan favourite having helped fire the Red Devils into top-four contention.
It is a stark contrast to £89million-rated Pogba who has endured an injury-hit campaign.
Pogba, 27, has made just five league starts this season with speculation that he wants out of Old Trafford at the end of the season.
And fellow compatriot Petit thinks Fernandes has already taken the role of Pogba although believes the pair can shine in the same side together.
Speaking to the Mirror, he said: “Fernandes has made a huge impact.
“In the space of two months he is the best buy in the winter market. He has made such a big impact. It’s like he’s been at the club for six years.
“He’s changed the mentality inside the dressing room. It’s hard for a player to come in mid-season and do that.
“Paul Pogba was meant to be doing this at Manchester United. It’s what he should have done in terms of leadership on the pitch.
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“But I’m looking forward to seeing them together on the pitch, I want to see if that can work, and I’m pretty sure it can work.”
Fernandes’ year got even better last week after announcing his childhood sweatheart Ana Pinho is expecting their second child.
The young couple already have a three-year-old daughter called Matilde.