HERE WE GO: Man United agree deal on Fifth signing, agreement reached till 2027 as player will be unveil tomorrow

Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano reports that Manchester United and Bruno Fernandes have signed a contract extension agreement.

By accepting a new contract, the United captain has now virtually put a stop to transfer rumours.

After United’s dreadful 2023–24 season, which saw the 20-time English champions end in eighth place in the Premier League—their lowest finish since 1989–90—Fernandes became the focus of exit rumours.

The Portugal international was nevertheless able to record some extremely good stats in spite of the team’s difficulties.

In 48 games across all competitions, he recorded 13 assists and 15 goals. Additionally, he was instrumental in the Red Devils’ FA Cup victory over Manchester City at Wembley.

Fernandes was connected to European teams like Bayern Munich, Barcelona, and Inter Milan as well as Saudi Pro League teams.

He signed a contract in April 2022 for a weekly salary of almost £220,000, and it was scheduled to expire in 2026 with an option to extend it by one year.

According to Romano, the playmaker is about to a new contract that would make him one of the club’s highest paid players right away.

“Manchester United has reached an agreement with Bruno Fernandes to extend his contract!” the Italian writer posted on X, formerly Twitter.

“Salary at top Manchester United level; new deal valid until June 2027 plus option included for further season, June 2028.”

“Everything is ready to be signed before the summer window ends.”

On Friday, Fernandes and his colleagues will play their first Premier League match of the year at home against Fulham.