Bruno Fernandes is preparing to sign a new contract with Manchester United until June 2026 with an activation clause for another 12 months. For more than 4 years, since arriving at Old Trafford, the Portuguese midfielder has always played with dedication and showed a professional attitude. That is the reason why Erik ten Hag gave him the captain's armband last season.
In recent seasons, Bruno has played in many positions, sometimes as a defensive midfielder and even a temporary striker. The 29-year-old star's strongest point is his ability to adapt. Therefore, he is suitable for all tactics and is very trusted by coaches.
In more than 4 years playing for M.U, Bruno Fernandes won the Sir Matt Busby award 3 times, only behind Cristiano Ronaldo and David De Gea. He is considered the most successful contract since 2013, after the era of Sir Alex Ferguson. Bruno's class also comes in that he has incredible flexibility and rarely gets injured.
tactically, looking at the English Super Cup match, if the "Red Devils" midfield and strikers had more players receiving the ball and running, Bruno would have been much more relaxed. In the upcoming cleanup, the team will be reinvested and many younger talents will be added. That is one of the reasons that can convince the "Red Devils" captain to stay. He is starting to get into his 30s and cannot continue playing one game at a time like the past 4 years.
If he signs a new contract, Bruno's salary will certainly be higher than the current one and reach the highest level of the club, equal to Marcus Rashford. Raising the salary of the 29-year-old midfielder in addition to increasing the treatment regime to keep him, INEOS in the restructuring process also needs to show all other players that to get a high salary, they need to work and contribute like Bruno Fernandes.
Bruno's ability to sign until 2027 also helps Man United have a step forward in the generation transition. After 3 more years, Kobbie Mainoo is 22 years old and if he follows the path of good development, he can completely take on the position left by his senior. Not only Mainoo, a series of other young stars of the "Red Devils" at that time also entered their prime such as Alejandro Garnacho (23), Rasmus Hojlund (24), Leny Yoro (21) and Joshua Zirkzee (26).
This young force has the characteristics of playing in diverse positions, and can compete well with each other. With proper training and a experienced leader like Bruno, they can become a pillar of the club in the near future, thereby gradually replacing the Portuguese midfielder. If this plan is successful, it will be a very bright future for the team at Old Trafford.
Signing a new contract could help Bruno become one of the true legends of the "Red Devils". In a difficult period after Sir Alex's successful era, having a dedicated star like the Portuguese midfielder was not a simple thing and Man United should respect it.
