Manchester United fans are on cloud nine after the news broke that Bruno Fernandes will extend his stay at Old Trafford.
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Bruno Fernandes decides to extend Man Utd stayFans erupt in join on social mediaWill be one of the club's highest-paid playersWHAT HAPPENED?
Fabrizio Romano reports that the United skipper has agreed to put pen to paper on a new deal that will run until 2027 with an option to extend it by one more year. Fernandes was linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain and the Saudi Pro League earlier in the summer, however, he has now agreed to sign a new contract with the Premier League giants.
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Red Devils fans erupted in joy on social media as they thanked the INEOS group for managing to convince their star player to stay at Old Trafford.
An X handle named Manchester United Forever wrote, "INEOS YOU ARE ROCKING MY WORLD!"
Jan spoke highly of INEOS' long-term vision as the user wrote, "INEOS short and longer-term project means we can enjoy our best player for another few years. Probably the only player in our squad who deserves to be paid a really high salary."
A fan named Winter CFC praised the co-owners for delivering the 'best deal' as he wrote, "The best deal they completed is giving Bruno a new contract congratulations."
Kobii Banks wrote on X, "What he wanted. What United and INEOS needed to do."
An X handle named TheMindful_Psyche was extremely happy with the news as the user posted, "I don't know what INEOS are cooking gentlemen but it sure smells good."
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The 29-year-old was undoubtedly one of the best performers for his club in the 2023/24 season season as they won the FA Cup. The Portugal international scored 15 goals in 48 matches across all competitions and contributed with 13 assists including an assist in the FA Cup final win over Manchester City.
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The Portugal international will next appear for United on Friday as the club face Fulham in the Premier League curtain raiser at Old Trafford.