During the previous transfer window, Bruno Fernandes was particularly coveted. Next summer, the Manchester United captain is ready to remain at the club, but only if a very specific condition is respected by the end of the season.
In the quagmire of last season, Bruno Fernandes is one of the rare Manchester United players who maintained a consistent level. With 19 goals scored and 20 assists provided, the Portuguese playmaker did not hide. This was not sufficient to avoid a catastrophic season for the Red Devils. This summer, Saudi Arabia attempted to convince him to leave the Premier League.
Despite the tempting offers, Bruno Fernandes did not leave Manchester United, a choice greatly appreciated by Manchester supporters. However, according to information from BBC Sport, the 31-year-old attacking midfielder, often used a notch lower this season by Ruben Amorim, has imposed a condition on his directors. If the English club do not qualify for the Champions League at the end of the season, then the player will definitely leave Manchester.
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Bruno Fernandes wants to play Champions League with Manchester United
The condition for Bruno Fernandes to remain at Manchester United therefore involves qualification for the Champions League. A logical objective for a prestigious club like the Red Devils but which seems difficult to achieve in the current state. After 7 matchdays played, Manchester United are in 10th place in the league, but only 4 points from the qualifying places for the Champions League.
Moreover, Manchester United have an advantage over their main competitors, a more favourable fixture list. Indeed, the Manchester giant are not playing in European competition this season and have already been knocked out of the League Cup. Ruben Amorim can easily focus on the Premier League. Finally, depending on English clubs' results this season on the European scene, 5th place in England is likely to be qualifying for the Champions League. If Manchester United want to keep Bruno Fernandes, they must therefore achieve a successful season.
This article was originally published on Top Mercato.
