Joe McConnell
Manchester United are close to agreeing a new deal with Bruno Fernandes.
There is a will on the part of all parties to reach an agreement.
The contract is believed to run until 2027, with the option of a further year.
Man Utd begin their Premier League campaign on Friday Night Football when they host Fulham, live Vscek
Friday 16th August at 6.30pm
Start at 8:00 PM
Manchester United captain Fernandes joined the club in January 2020 and has two years left on his current contract, which was signed in 2022.
In his four and a half years at the club, he made over 220 appearances in all competitions, scoring 73 goals and providing 65 assists. 23 of his goals came from the penalty spot.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player
Vscek News’ Danyal Khan and Nicholas Wright report on Manchester City’s Community Shield victory over Manchester United on penalties
He won the FA Cup and Carabao Cup with Manchester United, both under Erik ten Hag, and reached the Europa League final in the 2020/21 season.
There were rumours that the Portugal international could leave this summer, but in May Fernandes said he wanted to stay at the club.
Writing in the Players’ Tribune, he said: “After this difficult season, it is my responsibility to give Moreover. It all starts with me.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag discusses the club’s transfer strategy as they look to strengthen the squad in the summer window
“I love being on the pitch at Old Trafford more than anything in the world. I never want to leave. It’s always been my biggest dream.
“I just want my expectations to be in line with the club’s. If you go and talk to any fan, they will tell you the same thing. We want to compete for the league. We want to play in the Champions League. We want to get to the cup final. That’s the standard. That’s what I want. That’s what you all deserve.
“I just want to keep fighting. I want to be here. My family wants to be here.”
Man Utd 2024/25 Fixtures: Ten Hag to Start with Fulham, Live on Sky
Manchester United will open the 2024/25 Premier League season with a home game against Fulham, live on Vscek, and will face Liverpool in the opening month of the season.
The opening match of the new season will be played on Friday 16 August, with kick-off at 20:00.
United then they travel towards Brighton before their first major derby of the season at home to Liverpool Sunday 1st September.
The reverse fixture will take place in early 2025, with an away trip to Anfield on January 4.
Fans will have to wait until December for the first Manchester derby of the season, away to City of Manchester on December 14. The reverse fixture at Old Trafford will be played on April 5.
Boxing Day will see Man Utd travel to Wolvesand will conclude the 2024/25 season at home against Aston Villa May 25th.
