Manchester United's captain is stepping away from Old Trafford for something a little different. Bruno Fernandes will appear live at Pro Direct's Manchester Arndale store on August 18, sitting down for a recorded interview with former Soccer AM producer John 'Fenners' Fendley in what's billed as a 'Bootroom' chat.
The format is simple: Fernandes and Fenners go back through the Portuguese midfielder's career using football boots as the thread connecting it all. It's a niche concept, but for anyone who grew up watching Soccer AM, Fenners knows how to get a footballer talking. These things tend to land better than your standard press conference fare.
How to get in
The event is invite-only, running from roughly 4pm to 6pm. Fans who want to attend need to register through a secure sign-up link — the invite comes via email and must be shown at the door. You can bring a plus-one, but they'll need to register separately through the same link. No registration, no entry.
There's also a signed memorabilia giveaway on the night. Given Fernandes' status at the club right now — armband on, under pressure alongside the rest of the squad to deliver something tangible this season — anything with his signature is going to carry real weight for United supporters.
It's a low-key event, but one that actually puts a Premier League captain in front of fans in a proper conversation rather than a media circus. For United fans who've had plenty to process over the last few seasons, an hour or two with Fernandes speaking candidly about his career is a decent trade.
