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Manchester United Give Bruno Fernandes New Squad Number To Match His Tattoo

Bruno Fernandes has had his Manchester United squad number upgraded from no.18 to no.8, which matches a tattoo he has on his right arm.

Robert Summerscales

Manchester United Give Bruno Fernandes New Squad Number To Match His Tattoo
Manchester United Give Bruno Fernandes New Squad Number To Match His Tattoo /

Bruno Fernandes has had his Manchester United squad number upgraded from no.18 to no.8.

United announced the change on Thursday when it was also confirmed that new signing Tyrell Malacia will wear the no.12 jersey after joining from Feyenoord.

Fernandes takes the no.8 jersey from Juan Mata, who had been in possession of it from 2014 until last month when he departed on a free transfer.

Mata was United's fifth no.8 since squad numbers replaced the traditional 1 to 11 system in 1993 - after Paul Ince, Nicky Butt, Wayne Rooney and Anderson.

Fernandes always wanted to be United's no.8. It was his number at former clubs Udinese and Sporting Lisbon, while he was born on September 8 in 1994.

The Portugal international also has an "8" tattooed on his right arm.

Fernandes will wear his new no.8 jersey during United's pre-season tour, which begins with a high-profile friendly against Liverpool in Thailand on July 12.

Bruno Fernandes pictured celebrating after scoring for Manchester United against Tottenham in October 2020
Bruno Fernandes has the number "8" tattooed on his right arm :: IMAGO/PA Images/Carl Recine
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Robert Summerscales launched FanNation Futbol in February 2022. Rob is a British journalist who previously spent two years on the sports desk at the Daily Mail in London, having earlier served as editor of CaughtOffside.com. He has been to the last two FIFA Men's World Cups, in Russia and Qatar, and is looking forward to completing his hat-trick in North America in 2026.

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