Bruno Fernandes has signed a contract extension till 2026 with Manchester United, the membership has confirmed. The deal consists of the choice to increase it for one more yr till 2027.
The Portugal worldwide, who scored two objectives to seal his membership’s transfer to the World Cup in midweek, can be among the many high gamers to agree on a brand new cope with United.
Fernandes mentioned: “From the second I joined Manchester United, I’ve had a particular relationship with the membership and with our superb followers. I grew up watching this group, and I dreamed of getting the possibility to play right here sooner or later.
“This dream has now develop into a actuality and an honor.
“Even after two years it is nonetheless nice to exit to Previous Trafford, hear the followers sing my music and report in entrance of Stretford Finish. It is an actual privilege to put on this shirt and battle for our superb membership.”
“There’s quite a bit I wish to obtain right here, and I do know it is the identical for the remainder of the group and employees. Greater than something, we wish to give the followers the success they deserve.
“We have shared some nice moments over the previous years, however the perfect is but to return from myself and this group.”
Fernandes, who arrived at United from Sporting for an preliminary €55m in January 2020, had three years to run on his earlier deal at Previous Trafford. However United moved to accentuate negotiations over new phrases through the worldwide break to acknowledge Fernandes’ standing as one of many membership’s key gamers.
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The 27-year-old scored a hat-trick on the opening day of the season however, like his teammates, suffered a dip in his type all through the 2023-22 season. Nevertheless, his new contract is a big increase for the membership, which doesn’t assure a spot within the Champions League subsequent season and is about to go 5 seasons with out lifting any trophies.
So pleased to proceed dwelling this dream for therefore a few years ♥️ @Manchester United 🖤 pic.twitter.com/I62k64nBQD
– Bruno Fernandes (@B_Fernandes8) April 1, 2023
John Murtaugh, United Director of Soccer, mentioned: “Everyone seems to be nicely conscious of Bruno’s significance to Manchester United. His report of objectives and assists is excellent and he has carried out remarkably since becoming a member of the membership.
“Bruno’s work fee, dedication and incredible demeanor is precisely what we wish from a participant at Manchester United. He’s the final word skilled with so many nice attributes to drive the excessive requirements required to play for this incredible membership.
“Bruno, like anybody on the soccer group, stays extraordinarily formidable and decided to realize sustainable success on the pitch to carry us again to the problem for titles.”
Fernandes’ contract comes amid an unsure time at United, with interim supervisor Ralph Rangnick set to step down on the finish of the season. Sources instructed ESPN that Ajax coach Eric Ten Hag has been interviewed for the job at Previous Trafford, whereas Paris Saint-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino additionally has followers on the membership.
