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Manchester United nears record deal for Bruno Fernandes, announcement imminent

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 2:50 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Manchester United nears record deal for Bruno Fernandes, announcement imminent

Summary

Manchester United is reportedly close to finalizing a significant contract extension for Bruno Fernandes, expected to make him the highest-paid player in the club's history. Negotiations have progressed for a three-year deal running until 2029, with a year-option and a release clause included. While current discussions face an impasse, the club's intention to secure Fernandes' future reflects his importance after a successful season where he set a new assists record. An official announcement is anticipated in the coming weeks as details are finalized.

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•Contract extension talks for Bruno Fernandes ongoing but have hit an impasse.
•New deal could make Fernandes the highest-paid player in club history.
•The proposed contract is a three-year deal with an option for another year.
•Announcement regarding the new contract expected in the coming weeks.
•Fernandes set a new assists record in the last Premier League season.

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2:50 PMYahoo Sports — United close to agreeing record-breaking deal with 32-yo, announcement expected in coming weeks

What they're saying

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1 Worrying news broke on Sunday evening about Bruno Fernandes.David Ornstein reported that contract extension talks were indeed taking place, but that no breakthrough had been reached. Instead, he des...
— Yahoo Sports

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