MANCHESTER UNITED captain Bruno Fernandes has opened up on who inspired his strict leadership style.
The midfielder was named skipper by Erik ten Hag over the summer.
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AP:Associated PressAntonio Di Natale has shaped Bruno Fernandes’ leadership style[/caption]
Fernandes plans to be a tough captain and demand a lot from his players – similar to his manager.
The 28-year-old spent three seasons at Udinese from 2013 to 2016.
When at the club, his captain was former Italy striker Antonio Di Natale.
On being skipper, Fernandes cited the two-time Serie A golden boot winner as someone who shaped his way of acting.
He explained: “It’s great. It’s an honour and a lot of responsibility.
“I am vocal on the pitch, I am demanding and I help.
“I had very strict captains like Di Natale. Very demanding, but a player who performs and wants others to do the same.
“My way of being, my performances, that’s what allowed me to be captain, so I don’t think I have to change, but I have to improve as a player and as a captain.
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“There are a lot of leaders and that makes my job easier. They help me create the right mentality.
“We have great, experienced players. We have a group of responsible players who know what they have to do to be at Man Utd.”
Fernandes has already stepped up as a leader, pulling Ten Hag away from the fourth official during a pre-season match.
He has taken the armband from Harry Maguire after he was stripped of the captaincy.
The centre-back is now set to join West Ham in a £30million deal but the move has hit personal terms issues.
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