Fernandes Turns Down Second Man United Contract Offer
Portuguese Captain Yet To Agree New Old Trafford Deal As United Face Prospect Of Triggering 12-Month Extension Clause
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has reportedly rejected a second contract offer from the Premier League club, raising fresh uncertainty over his long-term future at Old Trafford.
The 32-year-old Portugal international is contracted until the end of the 2026/27 season, although United have an option to extend his existing deal by another 12 months until June 2028.
According to BBC Sport, Fernandes has turned down the club’s latest proposal after also rejecting an earlier offer during the summer.
United are keen to secure a new agreement with their captain rather than rely on the extension clause, with negotiations between the club and the midfielder’s representatives having been ongoing since September.
However, should both parties fail to reach an agreement, United are expected to activate the 12-month option before the end of 2026.
That would protect the club against the possibility of Fernandes entering the final months of his contract and negotiating a potential free transfer to a club outside the Premier League in 2027.
The extension would also give United additional time to convince their influential No.8 to commit his future to Old Trafford.
