Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes admitted that he wanted Declan Rice in his team when the midfielder moved from West Ham United to Arsenal in 2023. Fernandes believed the English midfielder would have been a "perfect fit" for Old Trafford. This is reported by Goal.com .
Manchester United had been searching for a defensive midfielder for a long time, and Fernandes was convinced that Rice could solve that problem. However, the player chose Arsenal under Mikel Arteta, where he became a key figure.
In an interview with JoelBeyaTV, Fernandes shared his thoughts: "I have always said that Rice is the player who should play for Manchester United. I was very disappointed that he chose Arsenal."
Nevertheless, Fernandes has recorded excellent individual results this season. He was recently named Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers' Association, surpassing Rice in this regard.
Speaking about his personal achievement, Fernandes emphasized that this award is very valuable to him and that it is gratifying to have his hard work throughout the season recognized.
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