Bruno Fernandes: Man Utd close to agreeing new deal with Portugal midfielder

Manchester United are nearing an agreement on a contract extension with Bruno Fernandes.

All parties are eager to finalize a deal.

The agreement is set to last until 2027, with the possibility of extending for an additional year.

Manchester United will start their Premier League season by playing against Fulham on Friday Night Football. The game will be shown live on Sky Sports.

On Friday, August 16, the game will start at 6:30 in the evening and is expected to end at 8:00 pm.

Fernandes became the captain of Manchester United when he started playing for the team in January 2020. He still has two more years on his current contract, which he agreed to in 2022.

During his time at the club, he has played in more than 220 games across all competitions, finding the back of the net 73 times and providing 65 assists. Interestingly, 23 of his goals have been scored from penalty kicks.

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He has achieved victory in both the FA Cup and Carabao Cup while playing for Manchester United, with both wins occurring during Erik ten Hag's tenure as manager. Additionally, he advanced to the final of the Europa League during the 2020/21 season.

There were rumors in the media that the player from Portugal might leave this summer, but Fernandes confirmed in May that he intended to remain with the team.

In a recent post on the Players' Tribune, he expressed, "Following this challenging season, I recognize that I must do better. It all begins with me."

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I absolutely adore being at Old Trafford more than anything else in the world. I have no desire to depart. It has always been my biggest dream.

I simply desire for my goals to align with the goals of the club. If you ask any supporter, they will echo the same sentiment. We aim to challenge for the league title, participate in Champions League matches, and reach cup finals. This is the level we strive for, and what I believe we all deserve.

I am determined to continue the battle. I desire to stay and my loved ones feel the same way.

Man Utd 2024/25 Schedule: Ten Hag Debuts With Fulham On Sky

Manchester United will kick off their 2024/25 Premier League campaign with a match at home against Fulham, which will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. They will also go head to head with Liverpool in the first month of the season.

The first match of the new season will take place on Friday, August 16th at 8pm.

Next, United will play against Brighton before facing off against Liverpool in their first major derby of the season on Sunday, September 1st.

The next game will be played in early 2025, with a visit to Anfield scheduled for January 4th.

Supporters will need to wait until December for the initial Manchester derby of the season, which will be an away game against Manchester City on December 14. The return match at Old Trafford is scheduled for April 5.

On Boxing Day, Manchester United will play against Wolves, and their last game of the 2024/25 season will be at their home stadium against Aston Villa on May 25th.