OFFICIAL: Bruno Fernandes Pens New Contract With Man United, As He Remains At Old Trafford Until 2027.

Bruno Fernandes has signed a new contract extension with Manchester United on Wednesday which emphatically ends all transfer speculations.

The Portugal midfielder penned a one-year extension, which will keep him at Old Trafford until 30 June, 2027, with the option of another year.

His existing deal, agreed in April 2022, was due to expire in 2026.

Fernandes, who first signed for United from Sporting Lisbon in January 2020, has scored 79 goals and contributed 67 assists in his 234 appearances for the Red Devils.

He has won the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award on three occasions and claimed two trophies, lifting the League Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup last season. He has created more chances than any other player in the Premier League since his arrival at Old Trafford.

Fernandes was officially named club captain last year although he wore the armband for the majority of the previous season over Harry Maguire.

The 29-year-old said he's convinced with the changes made by British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe since buying a minority stake in February. He told the club's official website; “Everybody knows the passion I have for Manchester United. I understand the responsibility and significance of wearing this shirt, and the levels of dedication and desire required to represent this incredible club.

“I have had so many special moments here already; hearing my name sung from the Stretford End, scoring a hat-trick against Leeds, leading the team out at Old Trafford on European nights and lifting trophies at Wembley. But I wouldn’t have signed this contract if I didn’t believe that my best moments in a United shirt are still to come.

“From my discussions with the football leadership and manager, it is clear how determined everyone is to fight for major trophies in the years ahead. I can see how positive the future is going to be and I am relishing leading this team forward.”

Dan Ashworth, Manchester United sporting director, said: “Bruno has performed at such a high level with remarkable consistency since he arrived at Manchester United. He is a brilliant leader, driving the daily standards and inspiring the players and staff to perform at their highest levels every day.

“Bruno’s dedication to the club epitomises what it takes to be a United player. He remains pivotal to everything that we want to achieve here, and we look forward to working together to deliver the success that this club demands.”

Fernandes will lead United out at Old Trafford on Friday, August 16 when they begin the new 2024/25 Premier League season at home to Fulham. 

Erik ten Hag's side will be keen to get off to a strong start after a miserable previous campaign in the league, slumping to their lowest finish (eighth) since the Premier League began in 1992.