Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes reveals what happened the night his agent called with the news that United wanted him, how the club is rebuilding its winning culture, what great management and leadership actually looks like, and what really happened with the Roy Keane criticism. Bruno Fernandes is the captain of Manchester United and one of the most driven midfielders of his generation. Since joining in 2020, he has scored 108 goals in 328 appearances, won the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award a record 5 times, and equalled the Premier League's all-time single-season assist record with 20 assists this season. He explains: ◼ How his father's parenting style shaped him into the player and person he is today ◼ How growing up playing against boys five years older than him made him fearless ◼ What he said to Harry Maguire the moment he was handed the captain's armband ◼ Why taking risks is one of the most important things he does on a pitch ◼ Why he turned down a reported £200 million offer to leave Manchester United 00:00 Intro 01:38 What Shaped Bruno Fernandes? 02:33 How Bruno Learned His Winning Mentality From His Father 05:47 Why Bruno Was Already Different at 5 Years Old 08:40 How Francesco Guidolin Helped Shape Bruno’s Career 12:04 What Bruno Really Dreamed About at 18 12:30 Why Tottenham Nearly Signed Bruno 14:09 The Moment Bruno Found Out Manchester United Wanted Him 22:15 How Football Culture Has Changed Inside the Game 32:38 Social Media and Footballers' Interactions 35:36 Why Bruno Believes Every Manager Deserves Backing 37:15 What Actually Makes a Great Football Manager 37:54 How Bruno Treats Players 39:56 What Happens Inside the Dressing Room During Bad Runs 43:07 The Key Change Michael Brought to Manchester United 48:23 Why Bruno Thinks Taking Risks Is Essential 52:44 Ads 55:01 The Position Bruno Loves Playing Most 58:58 Bruno Never Seems to Get Tired 1:00:31 What Being Manchester United Captain Really Means to Bruno 1:03:44 Why This Season Feels Different for Bruno 1:10:33 The Emotional Voicemails Bruno Received From Teammates 1:14:31 Why Being Human Matters More Than Football to Bruno 1:15:54 Ads 1:18:56 Why Bruno Rejected Huge Offers to Leave Manchester United 1:22:32 The Importance of Family For Bruno 1:30:30 What Must Change for United to Compete for Titles Again 1:31:42 Bruno’s Definition of Success Five Years From Now Follow Bruno: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/Bh3r8R7 X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/GGhEBj3 Facebook - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4IPRmSU The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook ◼ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt ◼ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: https://linkly.link/2io2A ◼ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt ◼ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: LinkedIn Marketing - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY Bon Charge: https://boncharge.com/DOAC for 20% off Vanta - https://vanta.com/steven
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My daughter goes to an afterschool club with Bruno’s daughter… he’s there everyday to pick her up, doesn’t send an assistant, or his wife; he’s there. And he chats away at pick-up, because he’s just another dad. Not all footballers act this way, but he is truly humble.
Imagine disliking this guy. Jealousy is a mad thing. What a man. What a player.
Bruno assisting Steve with his first football player for his podcast 22nd Assist of the Season
The timing of you doing this - Top assist of all time and just won both Player of the Season 🎉❤
Bruno’s gonna make one hell of a manager someday. Mark my words.
Roy Keane owes him an apology! Man up Roy!
Congratulations on breaking the assist record Bruno
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As a Liverpool fan, I didn’t think I’d see the day I’d get emotional over a Man United player… good human being
Life long Liverpool fan. 30 minutes in an he’s changed my opinion of him already with his values regarding, staff, his children, mother etc. Actually seem quite a grounded bloke. Fair play.
We got Bruno Fernandes on The Diary of a CEO before GTA 6.
his loyalty to man utd in dark times does not go unnoticed now we are on the rise and its because of players like him a true leader
"Bruno, Bruno, Bruno, He came from Sporting like Cristiano, He goes left, he goes right, Makes defenders look like shite, He is our Portuguese magnifico."
Sir Alex would have absolutely loved him
Shout out to Mrs Fernandes ❤
I would love to see Bruno lifting the Premier League trophy. He deserves it
The fact that Bruno is really getting the recognition he deserves now is great, but as a United fan who has watched him week in, week out for years, he has been performing at this level since he arrived in England. Bruno has developed so much as a leader, as all men should strive to. He’s truly remarkable, and I’m so lucky he plays for my team. Thanks for interviewing Bruno! ❤️🖤
I'm a city fan and I don't like Bruno but after this, man I can't even hate him anymore, football goes beyond the pitch man, big ups to you and congrats man
You have made all Manchester United fans day by interviewing him and him crying makes us all emotional....The best ❤
Bruno needs a statue outside Old Trafford. His mentality as a human being, let alone a footballer, is immaculate. Every praise this man gets is an understatement. Greatest signing post Sir Ferguson and one of the greatest in the clubs history 100%!!