Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has spoken out about his future at the club following reports in the media that the Portuguese international may leave Old Trafford
Speaking to sports journalists, Fernandes says he likes it at the club and wants to stay but wants the club to match his expectations.
The midfielder, who joined the club from Sporting Lisbon in 2020, has scored 79 goals in 232 appearances for United.
Embattled manager Erik ten Hag was quoted as saying the club wants to keep Fernandes and the midfielder insists he wants to remain, provided his ambitions are met.
“I love to step out at Old Trafford more than anything in the world. I don’t want to leave. This has always been my ultimate dream,” Fernandes told the Players’ Tribune., external
“I just want my expectations to fit with the expectations of the club. If you go talk to any fan, they will tell you the same thing. We want to compete for the league. We want to be playing Champions League football. We want to be in cup finals. That is the standard.”
Fernandes added he wants to “keep fighting” for the club and his family want to remain in Manchester.
The 29-year-old was named United captain in 2023, taking the armband from Harry Maguire.
United finished eighth in the Premier League and bottom of their Champions League group this term, though they could salvage their season in Saturday’s FA Cup final against Manchester City.
Fernandes was named United’s player of the year, external on Thursday for the third time.
Only David de Gea and Cristiano Ronaldo have won the award more times than Fernandes.
Bruno Fernandes Hints At Staying At Manchester United
