Fernandes signs new contract with Man Utd

“From the moment I joined Man Utd, I have had a special relationship with the club and its amazing fans.” Fernandes shared at the signing ceremony. “While growing up, I watched the team and dreamed of one day playing here. That dream has come true and is an honor for me. Even after being here for two years, I am still here. It feels amazing every time I step out onto the Old Trafford pitch, hear the fans sing the club song and score in the Stretford End. It’s a privilege to wear this shirt and fight for our great club. “.

Fernandes moved in Man Utd at the beginning of 2020, and immediately became a mainstay with 12 goals in 22 matches in the 2019-2020 season and 28 goals in 58 matches in the 2020-2021 season. Although his contribution is now reduced, with nine goals in all competitions, the Portuguese midfielder is still considered the most successful deal of the “Red Devils” in the post-Alex Ferguson era.

In January 2022, Fernandes is said to only negotiate an extension with Man Utd in May, when it is known whether the team will win tickets to the Champions League next season or not. Currently, Man Utd is eliminated in the Champions League and is sixth in the Premier League with 50 points, four points less and one more game than fourth-placed Arsenal.

According to British media, by accepting to sign a new contract, Fernandes will be doubled his salary to 240,000 pounds per week (about 314,000 USD). However, he is still far behind teammates like Cristiano Ronaldo, David De Gea or Jadon Sancho…

“There’s still a lot of things I want to achieve here, and I know the rest of the team and the board do too. Above all, we want to give our fans the success they deserve. “, added the Portuguese midfielder. “We’ve shared many wonderful things together over the years, but the best things have yet to come from me and this squad.”

This week, Man Utd will take on Leicester at home in round 31 of the English Premier League.

South England (according to The Athletic)