Bruno Fernandes: United skipper makes massive decision on future | OneFootball

Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes has made a huge decision on his future that will send fans into a frenzy. The Portuguese stalwart is coming off an exceptional season with the Red Devils, in which he played a key role in their third-placed finish in the Premier League.

Fernandes created history by registering 21 league assists, the most in a single season in the Premier League era. His efforts saw him win the FWA Footballer of the Year and the Premier League Player of the Season awards, while also picking up a record fifth Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year trophy.

Bruno Fernandes Stats: 2025/26 Season

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Fernandes is now only the third player after Wayne Rooney and Ryan Giggs to register 100 goals and 100 assists for the English giants in their history. The 31 year old has registered 107 goals and 108 assists in 327 appearances for United to date.

However, the player will enter the final year of his contract this summer, although the Red Devils have an option for an additional year. This has added to speculation over his future, especially given how important he has been for the club since his arrival.

Fernandes remains linked with an exit

Fernandes was heavily linked with an exit from Old Trafford last summer amid interest from the Middle East, but ended up staying. It was later reported that former head coach Ruben Amorim played a key part in convincing the United skipper to turn down lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia.

While Amorim left in the middle of the season, Fernandes hit a higher gear under his successor Michael Carrick, whose decision to reinstate the player in the No. 10 role turned out to be a brainwave. However, with the Portuguese Magnifico yet to sign a new deal at the Theatre of Dreams, fans will be shifting nervously in their seats.

With United looking to invest heavily in the squad over the summer, there is optimism in the air ahead of the new season. The English giants have reportedly secured the signature of Atalanta midfielder Ederson, and more additions are expected to follow.

However, Fernandes’ future remains a talking point at the moment, although a previous report states that United are keen to tie him down to a new deal. An update on the Portuguese’s future has now emerged that will delight fans.

Fernandes wants United stay

According to talkSPORT, Fernandes has already told his teammates that he intends to continue with United. The report states: “Bruno Fernandes is set to stay at Manchester United, talkSPORT understands.”

“Although Fernandes didn’t hold any formal talks with the club over his future before the World Cup, he has already told teammates and those close to his circle that he intends to remain.”

The report goes on to state that clubs in the Middle East were hoping to convince the Portuguese to move after the World Cup, but they are in for disappointment. It continues: “Saudi dealmakers had hoped Fernandes might be open to leaving Manchester United after the World Cup, but talkSPORT understands the Portugal international plans to stay for at least one more year.”

Fernandes has carried his good form into the 2026 FIFA World Cup and picked up an assist in the 5-0 win over Uzbekistan on Tuesday, 23 June.

Final Thoughts

United are hoping to compete with the best in Europe next season, and it is already clear that they need Fernandes running the show for that to happen. With the Portuguese open to a stay, INEOS must wrap up his future at the earliest to avoid any complications.

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