The Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has signed a new contract that will extend his stay at Old Trafford until June 2027, with the option for a further year. The Portugal midfielder has scored 79 goals and has contributed 67 assists in 234 appearances for the club.
The 29-year-old Fernandes joined United from Sporting Lisbon for 47 Million Euros in January 2020 and his previous deal, which he signed in 2022 was set to expire in 2026.
“Everybody knows the passion I have for Manchester United. I can see how positive the future is going to be and I am relishing leading this team forward,” Bruno Fernandes said. “I understand the responsibility and significance of wearing this shirt, and the levels of dedication and desire required to represent this incredible club.”
United and @B_Fernandes8: the perfect match ❤️
Our captain stays until at least 2027! ✍️#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 14, 2024
Fernandes who had an impressive season replaced Harry Maguire as Manchester United’s club captain in July 2023. United boss Erik Ten Hag has kept faith in the midfielder, despite coming under intense criticism from former United Skippers Gary Neville and Roy Keane.
Bruno Fernandes said that he “wouldn’t signed this contract” if he did not think his “best moments in a United shirt are still to come”.
He added: “I have had so many special moments here already. Hearing my name sung from the Stretford End, scoring a hat-trick against Leeds, leading the team out at Old Trafford on European nights, and lifting trophies at Wembley.
“From my discussions with the football leadership and manager, it is clear how determined everyone is to fight for major trophies in the years ahead.”
Fernandes was not placed among the untouchables United were unwilling to listen to offers for this summer. However, a sale was always likely to be based on a bid the club found impossible to turn down the deal which has not materialized.
The Player himself had cast doubt on his future before May’s FA Cup final when he said he wanted his expectations to fit those of the club as a whole. Manchester United sporting director Dan Ashworth called Fernandes a “brilliant leader” who is helping players and staff “perform at their highest Level.”
“Bruno has performed at such a high level with remarkable consistency since he arrived at Manchester United,” Ashworth said.
“Bruno’s dedication to the club epitomizes what it takes to be a United player. He remains pivotal to everything that we want to achieve here, and we look forward to working together to deliver the success that this club demands,” concluded Manchester United Sporting director Dan Ashworth.
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