Manchester United: it feels like the end for Bruno Fernandes

Manchester United are preparing for a real revolution this summer. After a long season which will have disappointed more than one, the Mancunian management knows that it will have to change almost everything during the next transfer window. In this sense, the future of Erik ten Hag is the first big issue to manage. Arriving two years ago now, the Dutch tactician will never have been able to put the Red Devils back in the top places in English football. And his recent results have almost sealed his fate since he should be fired at the end of the season. In terms of players, Raphaël Varane has already announced his departure this summer.

The French international, in a press release, formalized his choice not to extend the adventure this summer. “Raphaël Varane has confirmed that he will leave Manchester United this summer, when his contract expires, after three seasons at Old Trafford”, also explained Manchester United for their part. With the new management in place, that of INEOS, the 2018 World Champion will surely not be the only executive to leave the ship this summer. And in recent hours, the English press has been insistently mentioning the departure of a certain Bruno Fernandes. The Portuguese international, who is probably the most consistent player in the squad since his arrival in the Premier League, is at a turning point in his career.

A renewal of management?

According to information from The Independent, Bruno Fernandes could well leave Manchester United this summer while Inter Milan and Thomas Tuchel’s Bayern Munich are interested in him. After the victory against Newcastle this week, Bruno Fernandes spoke about his future, saying he wanted to stay at United… or almost. “I will be here as long as the club says they want me. I feel the club wants me to be part of the future, so, as I’ve always said, I don’t want to be a player the club doesn’t want to have. If for some reason they don’t want me, I’ll leave, but if they want me, I’ll stay.” Statements which echo the emerging rumors of a desire by INEOS to start a new cycle by separating from certain executives of the club.

In this sense, at a press conference, Erik ten Hag wanted to reassure fans who fear seeing their best player leave. “No, the club wants to keep Bruno. There’s no doubt about that, I think. I have to see the interview, but, as far as I know, he likes Manchester United. He loves Manchester United fans and he loves playing for Manchester United. That’s all I know. He always gives the best of himself. He’s an example, even with the injuries he’s playing. He loves football, but he wants to win in his career. Otherwise, I am very satisfied with his performances throughout the season, because for him it is not easy when so many players are injured around him and every time he has to carry the team. But between speeches to the press and reality, there are sometimes two truths. This Friday the English press does not budge, Bruno Fernandes is definitely on his way out even though he is reaching the end of his contract in two years. And proof that this is perhaps the trend in the locker room, on his Instagram account, Marcus Rashford seemed to send him a farewell message. “It was a pleasure to share the field with you my brother…” launched the England international. Enough to fuel these rumors a little more…