Bruno Fernandes has revealed he sought assurances from Manchester United bosses about the club’s plan for the future before signing a new contract at Old Trafford.
Fernandes penned an extension in April 2022 that will keep him at United until at least 2026. But before signing, the Portugal midfielder says he approached football director John Murtough and technical director Darren Fletcher after growing frustrated at a lack of progress since arriving from Sporting Lisbon in January 2020.
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“I had a conversation last year with the club when everyone knew that Ralf [Rangnick] was not the coach for the future and when the club decides that I spoke to the club and I said I want to be a solution for the club, I want to be helpful for the club, but I also want to know where we are going,” said Fernandes.
“Is there a plan? Is there a future? This was before I signed my new contract because I said to the club, obviously money is important, no one can hide that, it’s always important to earn more and more and more in football or life, whatever job you do, you always want to have the best for yourself.
“But at that time, for me I said I’m on good money, I don’t want a new contract without knowing that we have a good future in the club.”
