Bruno Fernandes has opened up about his on-field partnership with Marcus Rashford, describing how their playing styles complemented each other during their time together at Manchester United. The captain spoke on the Rio Ferdinand Presents YouTube channel, highlighting Rashford’s ability to make powerful runs in behind defences.
Rashford, a product of United’s academy, made his debut in 2016 and went on to make over 420 appearances for the club, scoring 138 goals and providing 78 assists. However, after Ruben Amorim’s appointment in November, his game time diminished, leading to a loan move to Aston Villa in the second half of the 2024/25 season. This campaign, he is on loan at Barcelona, where he has scored seven times in 23 appearances.
Fernandes joined United from Sporting CP in January 2020 and has since made over 300 appearances, becoming captain in July 2023. The pair have shared the pitch more than 200 times since 2020, combining for 26 goals. Fernandes noted that Rashford’s runs in behind were “unbelievable and powerful,” making their partnership particularly effective.
Barcelona have an option to make Rashford’s loan permanent next summer for £26m, but if they seek a lower fee, United face a decision on whether to bring the forward back to Old Trafford. This Sunday, Fernandes and United travel to face Aston Villa in the Premier League, while Rashford and Barcelona visit Villarreal in La Liga.
