October 19th 2024.
According to reports, Bruno Fernandes was considering leaving Manchester United before ultimately signing a new contract with the club. As the captain, he had been wearing the armband under manager Erik ten Hag, but there were rumors that he could be leaving over the summer, with teams like Bayern Munich and Barcelona expressing interest in him.
ESPN reported that Fernandes was actually ready to leave during the last transfer window, but the club was determined to keep him. In fact, they reportedly panicked and offered him a massive new deal to convince him to stay. And it worked - the Portuguese midfielder signed a new contract in August that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2027, with the option for an additional year.
Fernandes himself had hinted at the possibility of leaving before signing the new contract. In an interview with DAZN Portugal in April, he stated that his future at the club depended not just on him, but also on the club's desire for him to stay. He also mentioned that his focus was on the upcoming Euros and FA Cup final, but he would consider his future after those events.
But when he did finally sign the new contract, Fernandes expressed his love for Manchester United and his excitement for the future. He acknowledged the responsibility and honor of wearing the club's shirt and mentioned some of his favorite memories, such as scoring a hat-trick against Leeds and lifting trophies at Wembley. He also mentioned the commitment of the football leadership and manager to fight for major trophies in the coming years, and he looks forward to leading the team forward.
Fernandes has faced some challenges this season, including being shown a red card in two of his last three matches for Manchester United. However, his straight red against Tottenham was appealed and he was not banned from the Premier League. Unfortunately, he was then sent off in the next match against Porto in the Europa League.
But despite these setbacks, Fernandes remains a key player for Manchester United and will be in action on Saturday against Brentford at Old Trafford. And fans can continue to expect exclusives and analysis of the team's progress by signing up for updates.
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