Bayern Munich talks to United Talisman Bruno Fernandes
According to the latest reports in Portugal, Bayern Munich have made contact to sign Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes in the upcoming transfer window. The Bundesliga giants have held talks with the player’s agent to discuss a possible summer transfer.
Bruno Fernandes began his career with Portuguese side Infesta in 2002 at the age of 8 before joining Boavista in 2004. He graduated from Boavista’s academy in 2012, but from 2005 to 2010 he was loaned to Pasteleira’s youth team. .
The 29-year-old began his senior career with Novara in 2012. He spent spells with Udinese and Sampdoria before joining Sporting CP in 2017. Then, in January 2020, the Portuguese playmaker signed for the Red Devils on a contract of five years or more. six-month contract.
Now, according to Portuguese publication O Jogo (via Metro), Bayern Munich have made the first approach to sign Manchester United talisman Bruno Fernandes. The Bundesliga giants are seriously interested in signing the midfielder this summer.
Bayern Munich have already started discussions with Miguel Pinho, the player’s agent, for a possible transfer this summer. However, the German club are not the only interested parties looking to lure the talismanic attacking midfielder away from Old Trafford.
Reports claim that La Liga club Barcelona are also keeping tabs on the Portuguese, expressing interest in signing the 29-year-old. As of now, there is no formal update on the midfielder’s availability and no concrete discussions have taken place yet.
🚨🚨🌖| BREAKING: Bayern Munich are in talks with Bruno Fernandes’ agent Miguel Pinho. Barcelona also had a strong interest in Fernandes.
Fernandes will now begin preparing for the Euro with Portugal, while his agent could finalize his move away from #mufc. [@ojogo] pic.twitter.com/OlgrYX48tf
— the devils of the center. (@centredevils) June 2, 2024
The Portugal international spoke about his future at Old Trafford in an interview in April. Although he did not rule out the possibility of a transfer, he reiterated his commitment to the club. He said (via 90Min):
“I’ll be here until… I say the club must want me.
“I think that’s the case, the club wants me to be part of the future. As I’ve always said, I don’t want to be a player that the club doesn’t want to have.
“If for some reason the club doesn’t want me I’ll go but if they want me I’ll stay.”
Bruno Fernandes is an integral part of Manchester United and is arguably the club’s best player since his arrival in 2020. He has already made 233 appearances for the English side, racking up 79 goals and 66 assists as a midfielder (stats via Transfer Market).
The Portuguese is currently considered one of the best midfielders in the world and his recent performances are clear proof of that. Despite a horrible 2023-24 season for the Red Devils, he has 15 goals and 13 assists to his name (Stats via Transfermarkt).
The Red Devils are currently planning a major squad overhaul, getting rid of aged or underperforming players. However, Fernandes certainly doesn’t fall into that category. He played a crucial role in salvaging some club pride in that campaign by providing an assist in the FA Cup final victory over Manchester City. So it would be fair to say that United would not want to lose the midfielder.
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It is currently unclear whether Bruno Fernandes will consider joining Bayern Munich or choose to stay at Old Trafford. The playmaker is currently busy on international duty for Portugal, participating in the Euro championship.
The summer will make things clear as he decides his future after the Euro 2024 campaign. Even if he decides to stay at Old Trafford, he will want assurance that the club is taking all measures to make Manchester United capable of challenging for the Premier League title.
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