Brazilian forward Bruno Fernandes is getting ready to say goodbye to Manchester United in the FA Cup final.
The Red Devils captain is reportedly thinking about leaving Old Trafford this summer after four and a half years with the club, according to SunSport.
In a shocking move earlier this month, Fernandes suggested that United could be in for a change of scenery after the European Championships.
Bruno Fernandes’s time with Manchester United may come to an end in the FA Cup final.
At age 29, the Portugal playmaker may be able to escape the Premier division’s demanding schedule and continue playing in a less competitive division in a warmer climate.
Clubs from Saudi Arabia are expected to show interest, so there will be no shortage of potential applicants.
Due to an injury, Fernandes missed Sunday’s 1-0 home loss to Arsenal as well as the 4-0 thrashing at Crystal Palace.
As Erik ten Hag’s eighth-placed team fights for a spot in Europe, the midfielder is in a fierce race to get well enough to play Wednesday against Newcastle.
Chelsea and the Toon Army are three points ahead of United with two Premier League games still to play.
In the locker room, Bruno Fernandes recalls how Erik ten Hag dealt with the “big” players.
Traveling to Wembley on May 25 for the cup final against local rivals City and then to Brighton on the last day is a big task for the Red Devils.
Following Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure, Fernandes was widely considered as United’s most valuable purchase.
He joined the club in January 2020 from Sporting Lisbon for a transfer cost of £55 million. In his fifth season, he has made 230 appearances, scored 79 goals, and assisted on 62 more.
Fernandes signed a new deal in April 2022 that may extend until 2027.
United icon Rio Ferdinand thinks Fernandes is one of the few players who may cause a problem for the underwhelming Old Trafford champions, who have lost fourteen games this season in the league.
“I am aware that Bruno draws attention to matters and recruits young players,” Ferdinand told talkSPORT. Regardless of your opinion of his performance on the field, he has the potential to annoy some people.
“But when you consider how dismal United was in their past two games, you can’t replace him for that squad.”
“His teammates’ reputations are elevated and opportunities are created by him.” Yet it would be his doing to strike up conversations and assemble the others.
