Manchester United Legend Comments On Bruno Fernandes' Future

Bruno Fernandes wants to leave Manchester United (Instagram/@brunofernandes8).

JAKARTA - Bruno Fernandes' future is still a question mark. Although his contract expires in 2027, rumors are blowing that he will leave Old Trafford later this season.

A number of clubs have been linked with the Portuguese midfielder. Starting from Bayern Munich who prepared fresh and large funds, to clubs rich in Saudi Arabia.

The sign had already started to be thrown by Fernandes in early May 2024. He implied that he wanted to leave Old Trafford after defending Portugal at Euro 2024.

The playmaker wants to continue his career beyond the harsh of the Premier League or the less demanding league and brighter weather.

In addition, the 29-year-old revealed that he had started to get frustrated with Manchester United for four and a half seasons. He wants to play with a team that has a big chance of winning big trophies.

Despite the factors inside, external triggers also appear. Sir Jim Radcliffe's presence as the owner of United's minority stock will make a massive overhaul.

Players with high salaries have a big chance of being released at the end of this season so that they can make big transfers.

Fernandes is certainly on the list. Moreover, Erik ten Hag's fate is not yet clear at Old Trafford.

The midfielder is likely to be released for two reasons, a big salary and United the arrival of a new manager so Fernandes is no longer needed in his scheme.

It's just that, after Fernandes threw a signal away, many also wanted him to stay because he played an important role in the Red Devils.

Moreover, Fernandes is widely considered United's best signing after Sir Alex Ferguson's era.

United legend Rio Ferdinand even said Fernandes was one of the few players to challenge the bad-performing Old Trafford stars this season.

"I know Bruno shows a lot of things and attracts young players. Do you think he did it the right way when he was on the pitch and maybe too excited for some people."

"However, I saw the last two matches (before the Newcastle United match) played by United. They weren't good enough, he missed the team so much."

"He created chances and made other players look good. However, he is the one who will attract people and talk to other people," Ferdinand told TalkSPORT.

The FA Cup 2023/2024 final seems to be the determinant of Bruno Fernandes' future.

If they win against their rivals, Manchester City, at Wembley Stadium on May 25, 2024, the Portuguese midfielder has a great chance to survive.

You see, the presence of the 2023/2024 FA Cup trophy also gave birth to Erik ten Hag's big chance to stay at Old Trafford.

The prediction was made by a number of other Manchester United legends, such as Teddy Sheringham and Gary Neville.

"If United win the FA Cup, he (Ten Hag) can survive. However, for me, change is needed and United must finish it as soon as possible," said Sheringham.

"A manager who won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club, I think would be an extreme," Neville said.

However, on the other hand, two United legends, namely Michael Owen and Louis Saha, insist that the club must improve.

One of the highlights certainly replaces Erik Ten Hag. If the scenario is so, of course there is a chance for Fernandes to withdraw at the end of this season.

"He can't, can't manage this team next season. He's not good enough," said Michael Owen.

"I didn't see it clearly, but they needed changes from the players. They also needed changes from him (the coach)," said Saha.

Meanwhile, Bruno Fernandes joined Sporting Lisbon in January 2020 with a 55 million deal.

He has scored 79 goals and provided 62 assists in 230 games.