Two rejections and a major condition! Bruno Fernandes leaves Manchester United waiting

Bruno Fernandes is in no rush to decide his future at Manchester United, despite the arrival of a new manager.

Details: According to The Sun, the 32-year-old Portuguese midfielder has decided to put negotiations over a new contract on hold until he can assess Mauricio Pochettino's work at Old Trafford. Fernandes has already rejected two offers from Manchester United and wants to see whether the club can make progress under the Argentine manager.

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The Portuguese captain's current contract expires in the summer of 2027. However, Manchester United have an option to extend the agreement for another season and reportedly intend to activate that clause before January. This would prevent Fernandes from negotiating a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs at the start of the new year.

The midfielder is reportedly frustrated with the club's disappointing results and several decisions made by the management. Fernandes wants to see whether Pochettino receives sufficient backing to turn the situation around following Michael Carrick's dismissal.

Despite the uncertainty, senior Manchester United officials remain confident that their captain wants to stay. However, Fernandes intends to evaluate the team's progress over the remainder of the season before making a long-term commitment.

It's worth noting that Fernandes registered a record-breaking 21 assists in the 2025/26 Premier League season and was subsequently named PFA Player of the Year.

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