Bruno Fernandes signs new Manchester United deal to move into £300,000 a week bracket

Captain joins club’s highest earners after agreeing new contract until 2027 with an option for another year

Bruno Fernandes has agreed a new contract at Manchester United until 2027 which will make him among the best paid players at Old Trafford. 
The United captain has effectively extended his current terms by a year, with an option to stay for a further season. His new contract is expected to take him beyond £300,000 per week in salary, with the likes of Marcus Rashford agreeing a new deal a year ago.  
Fernandes cast doubts over his future in May when he stated that staying at the club would be down to United. At the time, it was widely reported that United would consider offers for almost all of their squad amid an overhaul under new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.  
But after agreeing his new deal Fernandes said: “Everybody knows the passion I have for Manchester  United. I understand the responsibility and significance of wearing this shirt, and  the levels of dedication and desire required to represent this incredible club.  
“I have had so many special moments here already; hearing my name sung from the Stretford End, scoring a hat-trick against Leeds, leading the team out at Old Trafford on European nights and lifting trophies at Wembley. But I wouldn’t have  signed this contract if I didn’t believe that my best moments in a United shirt are still to come.  
“From my discussions with the football leadership and manager, it is clear how determined everyone is to fight for major trophies in the years ahead. I can see  how positive the future is going to be and I am relishing leading this team forward.”  
Fernandes has scored 79 goals and contributed 67 assists in his 234  appearances for the club but his future did not look straightforward last season.
“Obviously, it doesn’t just depend on me, does it?” he said in an interview last season. “A player always has to want to be here, but at the same time, you have to want him to stay. At the moment, I feel there’s that on both sides.”
He has completed four seasons at United after arriving from Sporting Lisbon in a deal starting at £47 million rising to £68 million depending on performance-related targets.
Dan Ashworth, Manchester United sporting director, reacted to the contract extension, saying: “Bruno has  performed at such a high level with remarkable consistency since he arrived at  Manchester United. He is a brilliant leader, driving the daily standards and  inspiring the players and staff to perform at their highest levels every day. 
“Bruno’s dedication to the club epitomises what it takes to be a United player. He  remains pivotal to everything that we want to achieve here, and we look forward to  working together to deliver the success that this club demands.”