Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba stated that Bruno Fernandes possesses the quality to win the Ballon d'Or in a different environment. Speaking on a podcast, the France international claimed Fernandes would be a candidate for the award if he played for a team such as Manchester City. Pogba noted that the current Manchester United captain maintains high performance levels despite the team's recent struggles.
Fernandes joined United in 2020 and took over the club captaincy from Harry Maguire in 2023. According to Sky Sports, the Portugal international has been a consistent figure in the United midfield, though the club currently sits in seventh place in the Premier League table. Pogba suggested that the structure at Manchester City would allow Fernandes to be more effective.
Manchester United faces Manchester City in the FA Cup final next month, per the Premier League. Fernandes has scored 10 goals in the league this season. Pogba, who left Old Trafford in 2022, remains a teammate of Fernandes from their shared time at the club.
