Manchester United has communicated to Bruno Fernandes that they will do everything to keep him at Old Trafford next summer, as they prepare to let Casemiro leave at the end of his contract in three months. According to the Daily Mail, a unanimous decision has been made to ensure the continuity of the captain, who is under contract until June 2027, and to dismiss any ideas of a potential transfer. This assurance comes after the Portuguese international revealed in December that he was 'hurt' by the club's willingness to sell him to Al-Hilal for 115 million euros – last June, Fernandes rejected a proposal from the Saudi club that would have earned him an astronomical salary of 800,000 euros. The 31-year-old player, who seemed affected by the issues that hit the club in January and led to the departure of Ruben Amorim, has shown more satisfaction recently, leading the team's recovery under the management of Michael Carrick, who has praised him as decisive for the team. The numbers prove it. On Sunday, in the victory over Aston Villa, Bruno Fernandes provided two assists, raising his total for the season to 16 and breaking David Beckham's record for most assists in a single season for the club. This achievement also placed him in an elite group, alongside Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney, as the only players in the Premier League era to reach the milestone of 100 goals and 100 assists for Manchester United. Al Hilal's interest is expected to reignite this summer, which is a World Cup year. The newspaper reports that sources close to the player indicate that he will evaluate his situation after the World Cup. To secure his stay, United may need to offer him a new contract, as his current one expires in a year, although the club has an option to extend it for another 12 months, until June 2028. Despite seeking to reduce the wage bill with the departures of Casemiro, Marcus Rashford, and Jadon Sancho, the club could increase Fernandes' salary, currently at 335,000 euros per week, without approaching the salary of Casemiro, the highest-paid player in the squad.
Manchester United Bruno Fernandes remains central to this story.
Manchester United Bruno Fernandes remains central to this story.
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