Since coming to United from Sporting Lisbon in 2020, Fernandes has tallied 64 goals and 54 assists in 185 games.

On Thursday, the Premier League team made the appointment official.

Since coming to United from Sporting Lisbon in 2020, Fernandes has tallied 64 goals and 54 assists in 185 games.

After speaking with manager Erik ten Hag, Harry Maguire announced on Twitter on Sunday that he was no longer United’s captain. Only eight league starts were made by the center back last year, which sparked continuous rumors over his future at Old Trafford.

The 28-year-old Fernandes, who frequently served as captain during Maguire’s absence from the team last season, was widely anticipated to be awarded the permanent position. As United finished third and qualified for the Champions League for the first time since 2021, he appeared in all but one of the team’s league games.

The group arrived in America on Thursday for a 12-day trip, but Fred, a midfielder for Ten Hag, will not be there since he must stay in England for personal reasons.