Manchester United plans to extend Bruno Fernandes' contract by one year

Manchester United is preparing to trigger a one-year extension option in the contract of club captain Bruno Fernandes. The move serves as a temporary measure while the club negotiates a new long-term deal with the 31-year-old midfielder, whose current contract is set to expire next summer. Fernandes remains a central figure for the squad, recently scoring a hat-trick and contributing an assist in a 5-2 victory over Ipswich Town. The club also intends to use the same extension mechanism for defender Lisandro Martinez, who faces a similar contract timeline. By exercising these options, Manchester United aims to prevent both players from entering into pre-contract agreements with foreign clubs. Interest in Fernandes from teams in Saudi Arabia and Turkiye has been noted as the club works to secure his long-term future at Old Trafford.

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