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According to the Mirror, Bruno Fernandes has agreed to commit his long-term future to Manchester United, with an official confirmation expected before the end of July. The 31-year-old Portuguese captain, currently on summer break after the World Cup, will return to training next week. Negotiations have been ongoing for weeks, and although no final agreement is signed, Fernandes is determined to stay. Last summer, he considered a lucrative move to the Saudi Professional League but chose to observe the club's progress. Under head coach Michael Carrick, Fernandes has full confidence in the tactical philosophy and team-building plans, especially after Manchester United's return to the Champions League and proactive transfer market moves. Fernandes is in the final year of his current contract, which includes a unilateral 12-month extension option for the club. He is expected to become the club's highest earner with a weekly wage of around £400,000, reflecting his status as last season's Player of the Year. Retaining him is seen as a major boost for Carrick's long-term plans.
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Hupu Football News — 2 minutes ago
Hupu, July 22 – According to the Mirror, Bruno Fernandes has agreed to commit his long-term future to Manchester United. The Portuguese star is expected to officially confirm his stay at Old Trafford before the end of this month.
Fernandes is currently on his summer break after representing Portugal in the World Cup. As Manchester United's captain, he is expected to return to the Carrington training ground next week to join the team's pre-season preparations.
Negotiations between his agent team and Manchester United's management regarding a new contract have been ongoing for weeks. Although no final agreement has been reached yet, it is understood that Fernandes is determined to continue playing for Manchester United.
Background and Uncertainty
Over the past 12 months, Fernandes' future has been shrouded in uncertainty. Last summer, he seriously considered leaving Manchester United to seek a lucrative contract in the Saudi Professional League, where offers were highly attractive. However, he ultimately chose to stay at Old Trafford for another season to see if the club could match his personal ambitions on the competitive front.
Shift in Attitude
After Michael Carrick took over as head coach, Fernandes' attitude underwent a significant shift. He is confident in Carrick's tactical philosophy and team-building plans, and he has also seen the club's proactive moves in the transfer market. Manchester United's successful return to the Champions League and the continuous acquisition of high-level players have created better conditions for Carrick to compete for trophies next season. These factors have solidified Fernandes' resolve to stay.
Contract Details
Now 31 years old, Fernandes has entered the final year of his current contract, which includes a 12-month extension option that Manchester United can unilaterally activate. Carrick has always prioritized securing Fernandes' future as one of the key aspects of team building, as he plans to build the team around the Portuguese midfield core for next season's Premier League title challenge.
Fernandes is well aware that this could be the last major contract of his career at the highest level, so he hopes to secure terms that match his status during negotiations.
Expected Salary
It is expected that the club's Player of the Season will become Manchester United's highest earner, with a weekly wage of around £400,000. Given Fernandes' outstanding performances and tactical influence since joining from Sporting Lisbon for £47 million in 2020, retaining him would be a huge boost for Manchester United and provide a solid core guarantee for head coach Carrick's long-term team-building plans.
Source: Mirror
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Mirror: Bruno Fernandes to Officially Confirm Manchester United Contract Renewal This Month with £400,000 Weekly Wage