The Portuguese international hoped to win new major titles as captain of the Red Devils. However, he saw Tottenham make his way to the continental title in San Mames de Bilbao.
Fernandes had been the subject of transfer discussions before United was undergoing a new painful setback during an extremely disappointing season for all. It was linked to Real Madrid and teams from the Saudi Pro League.
The season was not ideal for Manchester United
The 30-year-old playmaker is bound by a contract until at least 2027, with an extension option of 12 months beyond. He insists that he will only leave Old Trafford if United decides that funds are necessary to finance sales.
Asked about his future just after missing another trophy, Fernandes told journalists: “I always said that I would be there until the club tells me that it is time to leave. I can't wait to do more, to be able to lead the club to great days. »»
“The day the club thinks it's time to leave, football is like that, you never know. But I have always said it and I hold it. If the club thinks it's time to go to earn money or anything, it's like that, and football is sometimes like that. »»
While promising to stay in office for the 2025-26 season, Fernandes hopes that his compatriot Ruben Amorim will have the opportunity to lead a new reconstruction, despite only 15 victories in 41 games at the head of United.
Fernandes Valid Amorim
Captain of the Red Devils said when he was asked if he had a coach message to transmit to Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the shareholders: “It's not my decision, but I think the manager is the right one. »»
“I don't think it's a better person to take this position and succeed. I know it's difficult to understand, it's difficult to see, but I always think he is the ideal man to direct the club. “
“I think the club is obviously in a situation where it is easier to find another coach, because the results are not there. But as my other teammates have said, and I repeat, I think he is the ideal man. »»
