Bruno Fernandes: Zeki Önder Özen wants Galatasaray to sign United ace

This season, he has created 120 chances in the Premier League, the most by a United player on record, highlighting his importance to the team. Meanwhile, Fernandes has missed only six games due to injury during his six-year stay at the Theatre of Dreams so far, including three this season.

Bruno Fernandes Stats: 2025/26 Season

Source: Transfermarkt.

The Portuguese Magnifico was also linked with an exit from Old Trafford last summer but ended up staying. He has since revealed that he turned down lucrative offers to leave United because he wanted to help the club return to their glory days.

That has not stopped rumours surrounding his future, and a recent report relayed by The Peoples Person states that Galatasaray are keen to sign Fernandes this summer. Former Turkey international Zeki Önder Özen has now explained why the Lions must make a move for the Portuguese at the end of this season.

Fernandes hailed as world class

Speaking on VOLE, Zeki Önder insisted that teaming “world-class” Fernandes with Victor Osimhen could help Galatasaray’s pursuit of Champions League glory. He said: “With Osimhen there in attack, I can’t think of anything to say to Fernandes. He’s world class, right, one of the best in the World. This would also help Galatasaray in their hunt for success in the UEFA Champions League.”

“In the league too, he’ll cause lots of trouble for everyone. It would deter other rivals [Fenerbahce, Besiktas and Trabzonspor] from competing for the league title. His addition would make Osimhen want to stay. Imagine these players competing in top form and without any injuries.”

Zeki Önder, though, acknowledged that prising the Portuguese away from the Theatre of Dreams will be next to impossible, stating: “However, their chances of approaching him are very slim.”

Fernandes has registered 106 goals and 106 assists in 324 games across all competitions for United to date. While United want him to stay, the Portuguese reportedly wants the club to provide assurances about their ambitions before committing his future.

Final Thoughts

Although Benjamin Sesko has shown promise of late, a world-class attacker like Osimhen could further elevate Fernandes’ performances. United remain linked with a move for Harry Kane this summer, but recent reports suggest that he is likely to sign a new deal with Bayern Munich.

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