Bruno Fernandes: Man United make major decision over superstar
Bruno Fernandes: Man United make major decision over superstar Manchester United are reportedly planning to secure Bruno Fernandes amidst persistent uncertainty over the captain’s future at the club. The Existing Deal There is a certain irony, perhaps driven by perceived injustice, that Fernandes ‘ best season in a red shirt has come in the summer after he was linked with a move away from Old Trafford. Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal proposed an eye-watering financial package to lure the 31-year-old to the Middle East last year.
An offer as high as £100 million was the next step had he signalled his intention to accept it. And while United never publicly pushed for their talismanic leader to leave, Fernandes felt that in private the hierarchy would have taken the money had it been tabled. At a minimum, he believed the club did not actively try to reject it.
Ultimately, Fernandes decided to rebuff Al-Hilal’s advances, aided by advice from his wife as well as then-head coach Ruben Amorim, who told his compatriot he wanted to build the team around the No 8. Fast forward 10 months and Amorim has been replaced by interim boss Michael Carrick, with a growing certainty the former midfielder will be handed the reins permanently after securing Champions League qualification. Fernandes is on course to break the Premier League’s assist record and is the frontrunner for Player of the Year — two realities which would not have materialised under Amorim.
The Maia native is understood to be happy with the current trajectory of the club. However, his existing contract — which runs until 2027, with the option of a one-year extension — contains a release clause worth £57 million to teams outside of England. Interest from Saudi Arabia is expected to be renewed, with this price tag considered pocket change for Al-Hilal, while Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are both credited as suitors .
Fernandes would not entertain offers from the former, but the two latter clubs would make life very uncomfortable for United fans if they come knocking. The New Deal In response to this threat swirling around the team’s — and Premier League’s — best player, INEOS are now “set to accelerate contract talks” with Fernandes’ camp, Sports Boom reveals. “Manchester United want captain Bruno Fernandes to commit his future to the club before this summer’s World Cup…Sources close to the situation have told SportsBoom that talks have been ongoing between United bosses and Fernandes’ representatives this season.