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Mateus Fernandes chooses between Manchester United and Real Madrid

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 11:10 PM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Mateus Fernandes chooses between Manchester United and Real Madrid

Summary

Mateus Fernandes has reportedly decided to join Manchester United over Real Madrid. United is focusing efforts on acquiring the 21-year-old from West Ham United amid competition from Los Blancos. While West Ham's valuation poses challenges, Fernandes has expressed a strong preference to play alongside Bruno Fernandes at Old Trafford. Michael Carrick's vision for a midfield overhaul includes Fernandes as a key target, despite Real Madrid's interest and José Mourinho's admiration for the player. Negotiations are ongoing as United tries to finalize the transfer.

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Key Details

•Manchester United aims to sign Mateus Fernandes from West Ham.
•Real Madrid's interest complicates the transfer situation.
•Fernandes prefers to join United to play with Bruno Fernandes.
•Negotiations are ongoing over West Ham's valuation.
•Michael Carrick prioritizes a midfield rebuild at United.

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11:10 PMYahoo Sports — Mateus Fernandes has made his choice between United and Real Madrid

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Manchester United are currently focusing all their energies on trying to sign Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United.Michael Carrick wants a complete Paris Saint-Germain-style rebuild of United’s mid...
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