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Bruno Fernandes has rejected a second contract offer from Manchester United after reportedly expressing dissatisfaction with the financial terms and length of the proposed extension.
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The 32-year-old Portugal international has a contract that runs until June 2027, but negotiations have yet to produce an agreement.
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Manchester United are keen to avoid losing their influential captain without receiving a transfer fee and have the option of triggering a further 12-month extension on his existing deal.
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Fernandes, who rejected reported lucrative interest from Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal last summer to remain at Old Trafford, enjoyed an outstanding 2025/26 campaign with a record-breaking 21 Premier League assists.
November 13, (THEWILL) – Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has rejected a second contract offer from the Premier League club, raising fresh questions about his long-term future at Old Trafford.
According to reports, the Portugal international turned down an improved proposal after rejecting the club’s initial offer during negotiations in the summer.
The former Sporting Lisbon midfielder’s current contract is expected to expire in June 2027, with discussions between his representatives and the club yet to produce an agreement.
The 32-year-old is reportedly dissatisfied with aspects of United’s latest proposal, particularly the salary and duration of the proposed extension.
The Red Devils are keen to retain their captain and are expected to continue negotiations in an attempt to convince him to commit his future to the club.
However, the situation could become increasingly complicated, as Fernandes will be eligible to discuss a potential free transfer with foreign clubs from January if his contract situation remains unresolved.
United have a further option to extend his existing agreement by 12 months, which would protect the club against losing him on a free transfer at the end of the season.
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Fernandes attracted considerable interest from the Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal last summer but opted to remain at Old Trafford despite the club’s reported lucrative offer.
He enjoyed an outstanding 2025/26 campaign, recording 21 Premier League assists to establish a new competition record.
His impressive performances earned him the PFA Player of the Year award in August.
Fernandes has scored 113 goals and recorded 108 assists in 341 appearances for Manchester United since joining from Sporting Lisbon in 2020.
He has endured a disappointing start to the season in the 2026-27 campaign, scoring four Premier League goals, including a hat-trick against Ipswich Town.
