Robin van Persie spoke about Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United's playmaker, as he is in contention to set the record for most assists in a single Premier League season.
On 23 May 2026, former Dutch striker Robin van Persie commented on Portuguese midfielder and captain Bruno Fernandes of the "Red Devils" Manchester United, who is close to breaking the record for most assists in a single Premier League season.
Robin van Persie said, "Many people are talking about Bruno Fernandes approaching the record for most assists in the Premier League, but what's even more remarkable is that he needs only 2 more assists to surpass the all-time assist record in Europe's top five leagues, currently held by Thomas Müller."
"Think about those players: Lionel Messi, Thierry Henry, Kevin De Bruyne, Thomas Müller—and now Bruno Fernandes is about to overtake them all. That reflects his outstanding level. What's amusing is that no one doubts that Bruno will continue to create chances in the final game, as he does every week on the pitch."
"But the real question is whether the players around him can finish those chances sharply. If Manchester United's forwards score clinically in that game, Bruno Fernandes could end the season as the sole holder of the highest assist record in European football history. Honestly, if that happens, it will be well deserved."