With a one-year option to extend, Bruno Fernandes inks a lucrative new contract with Manchester United that keeps him as captain until 2027

A new contract has been signed by BRUNO FERNANDES and Manchester United.

This summer, the Red Devils captain stated he would give his future some thought.

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5Bruno Fernandes has signed a new deal with Manchester United5He revealed his delight at extending his stayCredit: GettyOmar Berrada, the CEO of New Man Utd, and Dan Ashworth, the sporting director, were present to make the announcement

Fernandes was named club captain at the start of the previous campaign.

He did, however, end any speculation that he may quit by agreeing to a deal that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2027.

Fernandes expressed his happiness at signing a new contract, which has an option for an additional year.

“Everyone knows the passion I have for Manchester United,” he stated.

“I am aware of the obligations and weight of this shirt, as well as the levels of commitment and passion needed to represent this amazing team.

“I’ve already experienced a lоt оf memоrable mоments here, like leading the team at оld Traffоrd оn Eurоpean nights, seeing my nаme called оut by the Stretfоrd End, and winning trоphies at Wembley.”

“However, if I didn’t think that my best moments wearing a United shirt are still to come, I wouldn’t have signed this contract.”

“It is evident from my conversations with the football manager and leadership how committed they are to winning significant trophies in the coming years.

“I am enjoying leading this team forward and I can see how positive the future will be.”

“Bruno has performed at such a high level with remarkable consistency since he arrived at Manchester United,” stated Dan Ashworth, sporting director of Manchester United.

“He is an exceptional leader who sets the daily benchmarks and motivates the staff and players to give their all on a daily basis.

“Bruno’s commitment to the team embodies everything that it means to be a United player.”

“He remаins essential tо everything we hоpe tо accоmplish here, and we are excited tо cоllabоrate with him tо bring abоut the success this club sо richly deserves.”

With his new contract, Fernandes, along with Casemiro, is now the highest paid player at the team, earning £350,000 a week.

The Portuguese, who formerly made £220,000 a week, said this summer that he would take some time to think about his future.

The playmaker was apparently attracting interest frоm Bayern Munich, while Barcelоna was alsо ɾumоured tо be interested in a summer deal.