The Manchester United midfielder was one of the few players to emerge with credit after a dismal campaign for the Red Devils last term and he hopes that the new season will see more focus on good performances from the team.

In an interview with ESPN Brasil, Fernandes said: "I hope you'll hear less about Bruno this year, but a lot more about United.

"That's my main objective because my name being spoken, let's say vaguely alone, It doesn't fill me with pride or anything.

"United being talked about, being positive, that's the most important thing and that's what I want for this season.

"If it happens that Bruno has to score fewer goals, provide less assists or do another type of provision of what is necessary for the games, I would be very happy."

Fernandes is optimistic about United's prospects for the season ahead but is aware that he has seen several false dawns during his time at Old Trafford.

The United captain said: "Every year that I stayed here, every time the season begins, I see this [positivity].

"I believe that it could be a time of change, where we can do something better.

"Probably my first two seasons were very good, where we really believed that we could go further and do better things. We had a very good season with Erik [Ten Hag] in his first season, then in the second season it wasn't so good.

"Obviously, now people have joined the club, not just the players, but also staff and management, who have a different vision.

"I hope that all these changes and everything that we have done can bring the club back to the place where it really deserves to be."