Bruno Fernandes might be living his final year as a Manchester United player before taking his services elsewhere.
The Portuguese playmaker has been the club’s most influential star over the past few years, but some might argue that his importance to the cause has slightly decreased this season after being dropped to a deeper role in midfield to make room for the club’s new signings, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha, in addition to the revitalised Mason Mount.
Therefore, the Daily Mail journalists Chris Wheeler and Nathan Salt believe that the captain could decide to leave Man Utd at the end of the season.
Why Bruno Fernandes & Man United could be destined to part ways
The source reveals two reasons that could prompt Bruno and United to part ways. First of all, the player will be 32 next summer, so if he wishes to embark on a ‘new challenge’ before the inevitable decline, this would be the right time to do so.
As for MUFC, next summer will represent their last chance to cash in on the midfielder for a considerable transfer fee, as his contract will expire in June 2027, albeit it contains an automatic renewal option.
To these two reasons, we can add the fact that Fernandes is no longer playing in his ideal role, with Ruben Amorim deploying him as a central midfielder, mentioned above.
What would be next for Bruno & MUFC?
Over the past few years, Bruno has been constantly linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League. Last summer, his agent held extensive talks with Al-Hilal, but the player eventually chose to remain in Manchester.
But while sources expect other Saudi giants will enquire about Fernandes next summer, Wheeler and Salt insist that the playmaker will favour a move to a top European club.
| Bruno’s Man Utd stats per season | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| 19/20 | 22 | 12 | 8 |
| 20/21 | 58 | 28 | 17 |
| 21/22 | 46 | 10 | 14 |
| 22/23 | 59 | 14 | 15 |
| 23/24 | 48 | 15 | 13 |
| 24/25 | 57 | 19 | 19 |
| 25/26 (ongoing) | 8 | 2 | 0 |
After being heavily dependent on the Portuguese for six years, the transition will undoubtedly be difficult for Man Utd.
However, this may be a necessary step to fund the arrival of a new midfielder, and perhaps make some room for Kobbie Mainoo, who has been starving for playing time, before his Old Trafford career becomes unsalvageable.
