Bruno Fernandes vows to stay at Man United but lays out expectations the club will retain him

By premiernews On May 24, 2024

Bruno Fernandes has promised to stay at Manchester United in an emotional letter to the club's fans.

The captain aimed to set the record straight after recent speculation over his future at Old Trafford.

Bruno Fernandes has committed to staying at Manchester United following speculation linking him with an exit from the club.Credit: Getty

On the eve of fa cup finalHe assured fans that he has no intention of leaving the club this summer.

However, he did set out his expectations of staying at the club long-term, which includes seeing United challenge for top honors again.

Fernandes wrote a long letter via The players' tribuneclaiming a social media post would not have been enough.

manchester united Fans were immediately frightened when the midfielder began the letter with “Dear United”, creating the feeling that he was preparing a farewell.

Instead, he told fans of his plans to remain at Old Trafford and referred to the club's poor league results, which saw United finish eighth, their lowest placing in the Premier League era.

“After this difficult season, it is my responsibility to give more. It starts with me. And it starts tomorrow. We have to give everything in this last game against City and we have to move forward,” Fernandes wrote.

“I love stepping into Old Trafford more than anything in the world. I don't want to leave. This has always been my biggest dream.

“I just want my expectations to match those of the club. If you talk to any fan, they will tell you the same thing.

Fernandes signed for Manchester United in January 2020 for an initial £47 million.Credit: Getty Images – Getty

The Portuguese's only trophy since arriving at Old Trafford came in the 2023 Carabao Cup victory against Newcastle.Credit: Getty

“We want to compete for the league. We want to play in the Champions League. We want to be in the cup final. That's the standard. That's what I want. That's what you all deserve.

“I just want to keep fighting. I want to be here. My family wants to be here. If you doubt that for a moment, then just look at my Spotify Wrapped and that will prove it to you.”

Fernandes took home the Manchester United Player of the Year award on Thursday for the third time since joining the club from Sporting Lisbon in 2020.

Only Cristiano Ronaldo and David de Gea have won the award more times than him.

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