BARCELONA, 1 Apr. (SportsFinding) –
Manchester United’s Portuguese midfielder, Bruno Fernandes, has extended his contract with the ‘Red Devils’ for one more season, until June 30, 2026, and with the option of one more extension campaign, the English club announced this Friday .
“From the moment I joined Manchester United, I have had a special relationship with the club and the people. I grew up watching this team, dreaming of getting the opportunity to play here one day. Now that dream is a reality and a dream. honour,” said Bruno Fernandes after confirming the renewal on the club’s website.
The Portuguese also highlighted the opportunity to play at Old Trafford as a local. “Even after two years, it still feels amazing to walk out onto the pitch, hear the fans sing my song and score against Stretford End. It’s a real privilege to wear this shirt and fight for this amazing club,” the 27-year-old added. , who has recorded 49 goals and 39 assists in just 117 games for the triple European champions.
Fernandes has generated more goalscoring opportunities than any other player on the team since his arrival in January 2020 from Sporting de Portugal. “There is much more that I want to achieve here, and I know that this goes for the rest of the team as well. More than anything, we want to give the fans the success they deserve. We have shared great moments,” said the player.
“Everyone is aware of how important Bruno is to us. His record of goals and assists is phenomenal, and he has put in a remarkable performance since his arrival at the club. Bruno, like everyone else at the club, remains very ambitious, and He is determined to achieve success on the pitch so that we can once again challenge for the title,” said Manchester United Director of Football John Murtough.
In the international team break, the midfielder scored a brace in Portugal’s win over North Macedonia, helping his country secure a place at the next World Cup in Qatar, which kicks off in November this year.