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Where will Bruno Fernandes place in the future? Manchester United's greatest-ever captains - ranked

It has been a summer of change at Manchester United. David de Gea, the last surviving member of the squad from the Sir Alex Ferguson era, has left the club after a dramatic U-turn by Erik ten Hag. And Harry Maguire, captain since January 2020, has just been stripped of the armband by the Dutchman, who is discovering his ruthless streak.

There were a number of suitable candidates to replace Maguire as skipper, but on Thursday, what was widely expected was confirmed as Bruno Fernandes, who was captain in the majority of matches last season, has been given the role on a permanent basis.

Fernandes is set to join a select and prestigious group of players to have captained United, and as well as leading the team out of the tunnel at Old Trafford and away from home, he will be expected to represent the club and be its most enthusiastic ambassador.

The Portugal midfielder will have a wealth of distinguished United greats that he can draw inspiration from to help him be the best captain he can be. But who is the Red Devils' greatest captain of all-time? GOAL decides...

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