Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has turned down a second contract offer from the club. His current deal will end at the close of the 2026/27 season.
Reports from The Athletic and Sky Sports on Friday say talks about a new deal started in the summer. Fernandes had already rejected United’s first offer.
The club has come back with better terms, but Fernandes is still not happy. The main issues are said to be his salary and the length of the proposed contract.
The 32-year-old's current contract lasts until June 2027. United can extend it for another year. This would stop him from talking to foreign clubs in January about a possible free transfer.
The club has made it clear that they want Fernandes to stay at Old Trafford. More talks are expected to happen soon.
Fernandes joined Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon in January 2020. He has made a name for himself as one of the best midfielders in the Premier League. He was named PFA Player of the Year in August after he set a league record with 21 assists last season. This season, his performance has been mixed as United has struggled.
The contract issue adds more uncertainty at Old Trafford. Michael Carrick was fired as head coach on Thursday. Mauricio Pochettino is expected to be named as his replacement.
Fernandes had nearly joined Pochettino at Tottenham in 2019, but Sporting Lisbon blocked the move.
Last season, Fernandes received strong interest from Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal, but he turned them down.
He has often said he loves Manchester United, but he has also shown frustration with how the club is being run.
Right now, both sides seem eager to reach an agreement, but no deal has been made yet.
United’s management will now try to find common ground on the contract while adjusting to a new coach.
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