Manchester United concluded the 2025/26 season positively by securing a place in the Champions League under the guidance of Michael Carrick.

A significant factor in this achievement was captain Bruno Fernandes.

The Portuguese midfielder had what many consider the best season of his career.

Fernandes recently set a new Premier League record for assists, notching his 21st against Brighton & Hove Albion on the final day of the season.

In addition to this feat, the United captain also received the Premier League Player of the Season award.

Later, he claimed the Coca-Cola Playmaker of the Season award following his outstanding performance throughout the campaign.

However, Fernandes recently found himself at the center of a public dispute with former Manchester United captain Roy Keane.

Keane criticized Fernandes on the Stick to Football podcast, questioning his remarks about his assist record.

In response, Bruno Fernandes addressed the issue publicly.

During an appearance on Steven Bartlett’s Diary of the CEO podcast, Fernandes argued that Keane’s interpretation was unfair and accused the ex-United captain of ‘lying’ about his comments.

Fernandes admitted he was frustrated enough to request Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s contact information for Keane, expressing a desire to discuss matters directly.

The situation took another turn recently.

Roy Keane shared a cryptic message related to Bruno Fernandes.

He posted on Instagram shortly after clips from Fernandes’ interview began circulating online, featuring a donkey with two lions in the background, captioned: “Too much attention makes a donkey think he’s a lion.”

While Keane did not directly name Fernandes, many fans quickly connected the post to the ongoing situation involving the United captain.

Historically, the two have exchanged positive remarks about each other publicly.

This recent exchange has, however, generated new headlines, despite United’s strong season finish under Carrick.