Bruno Fernandes has signed a contract extension till 2026 at Manchester United, the membership have confirmed. The deal consists of the choice of extending it an additional yr to 2027.
The Portugal worldwide, who scored twice to seal his membership’s passage to the World Cup in midweek, will probably be amongst United’s prime earners are agreeing a brand new deal.
Fernandes stated: “From the moment that I joined Manchester United, I have had a special relationship with the club and our amazing fans. I grew up watching this team, dreaming of getting the chance to play here one day.
“That dream is now a actuality and an honour.
“Even after two years, it still feels amazing to step out at Old Trafford, to hear the fans sing my song and to score in front of the Stretford End. It is a true privilege to wear this shirt and to fight for our incredible club.
“There’s a lot extra that I need to obtain right here, and I do know that’s the similar for the remainder of the squad and employees. Greater than something, we need to give the followers the success that they deserve.
“We have shared some great moments over the last years, but the best is yet to come from myself and this team.”
Fernandes, who arrived at United from Sporting for an preliminary €55 million in January 2020, had three years to run on his earlier deal at Previous Trafford. However United moved to step up negotiations over contemporary phrases in the course of the worldwide break to recognise 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, has suffered a dip in kind all through the 2021-22 marketing campaign. Nevertheless, his new contract is a large increase for the membership, who are usually not assured a spot in subsequent season’s Champions League and are set to go 5 seasons with out lifting any silverware.
So joyful to maintain residing this dream for extra years ♥️ @ManUtd 🖤 pic.twitter.com/I62k64nBQD
— Bruno Fernandes (@B_Fernandes8) April 1, 2022
John Murtough, soccer director at United, stated: “Everyone is well aware of Bruno’s importance to Manchester United. His goals and assists record is phenomenal and he has performed remarkably consistently since he joined the club.
“Bruno’s work-rate, dedication and incredible perspective are precisely what we would like from a Manchester United participant. He’s the final word skilled with many incredible attributes to drive the excessive requirements required to play for this nice membership.
“Bruno, like everyone across the football club, remains hugely ambitious and determined to deliver sustained success on the pitch to get us back to challenging for titles.”
Fernandes’ contract comes amid an unsure time at United, with interim supervisor Ralf Rangnick as a consequence of step down on the finish of the season. Sources have instructed ESPN that Ajax boss Eric ten Hag has been interviewed for the job at Previous Trafford, whereas Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino additionally has admirers on the membership.
