Bruno Fernandes declines second contract offer from Manchester United

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has rejected a second contract offer from the club, according to reports from The Athletic. The 32-year-old midfielder, whose current contract expires in June 2027, has been in talks about a new deal since the summer, but the latest proposal did not satisfy his demands.

The club is said to have presented improved terms, yet Fernandes remains unsettled over salary and contract length. United retain an option to extend his contract by a further year, which would block a potential free transfer that could be arranged from January if triggered.

"It’s not a question of loyalty. I could have gone two years ago, I could have gone three years ago, I could have gone last season, but I really like to be here," Fernandes said in May, emphasizing his desire to succeed with Manchester United.

The midfielder’s form has dipped early in the current season and his attitude has been questioned after a public outburst following a 4-1 defeat to Como. While a move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli fell through last year, speculation persists that he could leave the Red Devils in 2027 if a satisfactory agreement is not reached.