False! Mount, not captain of Manchester United, for next season

Usman Fambuleh

June 12, 2025

Credit: Manchester United

Claim: A Facebook page called Red Devils Glory claimed that Mason Mount has been named the captain of Manchester United for the next season, taking over from Bruno Fernandes.

False! Mount, not captain of Manchester United, for next season

Verdict: False. There is no official announcement from Manchester United confirming this claim. Also, no credible sports news outlet has reported that Mason Mount will be the next captain after Bruno.

Full Text

A Facebook page called Red Devils Glory shared a post claiming that English midfielder Mason Mount has been named the next captain of Manchester United after Bruno Fernandes. The post quickly spread online, garnering attention and reactions from football fans worldwide.

Some fans believed the claim, while others doubted its accuracy. Because of its rapid spread and the confusion it caused, DUBAWA decided to fact-check it.

Verification

Mason Tony Mount was born on January 10, 1999, in Portsmouth, England. He is a talented midfielder who currently plays for Manchester United.

Mount became an important figure at Chelsea, contributing to their 2021 UEFA Champions League and Super Cup victories, and earning back-to-back Chelsea Player of the Year awards. In the summer of 2023, he moved to Manchester United in a high-profile transfer.

To verify the claim, DUBAWA first checked the official Manchester United website. If the club had made such an important decision, it would have been published on their website or other official communication channels. However, there was no such announcement.

Next, DUBAWA searched through trusted sports news platforms, including Sky Sports, BBC Sports, Fabrizio Romano, and the official Manchester United social media pages. None of these credible sources reported that Mason Mount had been named the next captain.

Conclusion

The claim that Mason Mount has been named Manchester United’s next captain after Bruno Fernandes is false. The club has not made an official announcement, and no credible sports media outlet has reported on such a decision.