In a transfer twist no one saw coming, reports emerging from multiple outlets suggest that Manchester United’s midfield maestro Bruno Fernandes is seriously considering a sensational, world-record move across town — to bitter rivals Manchester City.
But the real shocker? According to close sources, Bruno isn’t just intrigued by the idea of playing under Pep Guardiola — he’s reportedly “convinced” by the vision of becoming Kevin De Bruyne’s long-term successor… as a centre-back.
Yes, you read that right.
Pep Guardiola, never a stranger to positional reinvention, is allegedly planning a tactical revolution so bold it borders on madness: dropping Bruno Fernandes into a deep defensive role to launch attacks from the back in his signature build-up philosophy.
“Pep believes modern football has outgrown the concept of ‘positions’,” one insider claimed. “He sees Bruno as a hybrid — a playmaker sweeper. Think Franz Beckenbauer meets Luka Modrić with a Portuguese flair.”
The move would not only shatter transfer records — potentially eclipsing Neymar’s €222 million switch to PSG — but also ignite absolute fury among United fans, who are already reeling from a rocky campaign.
Social media erupted almost instantly after the rumors broke:
“First they took Tevez. Now Bruno? What’s next, Old Trafford becoming the Etihad B?”
“Centre-back? Guardiola is either a genius or completely off the rails.”
While some pundits have dismissed the speculation as “pure fiction,” others point to Fernandes’ growing frustration at United’s lack of direction and trophies — and Guardiola’s known admiration for his intelligence and versatility.
“Pep’s dream is 11 midfielders on the pitch,” joked one former player. “This might be the closest he ever gets.”
City have yet to issue a statement, but insiders say talks are “not as outlandish as they sound.” Meanwhile, Bruno remains tight-lipped — though his recent “no comment” when asked about his future raised more eyebrows than comfort.
If the deal goes through, it wouldn’t just break the market — it would redefine football logic itself.
Stay tuned.
