Bruno Fernandes admits he learned of the club captaincy when Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag announced his decision to the entire squad.

Fernandes succeeds Harry Maguire as captain for the new season.

"He spoke in front of the whole group," Fernandes said. "He wanted do it in front of everyone. Everyone knew already about the situation with H but no one knew who would be the next captain.

"So he did it in a team meeting with everyone together because it's something we have to do more often, to keep the things inside and give the compliments inside to ourselves. "He (Maguire) gave me congratulations and he said he is really happy for me," Fernandes explains.

"I understand his position is not the best at the moment. It has to be difficult for him but he was great with me and he came and said congratulations to me and I am happy about that, because we have always had a good relationship.

"Obviously, it's a big honour and it's something that I didn't dream about. It's over your dreams but it's something that me and my family - because they have been with me all this time - it's a proud moment for everyone."