Bruno Fernandes Rejects Second Manchester United Contract Offer

Manchester United’s captain has turned down a second proposal, but talks are expected to continue as the club weighs its option to extend his current deal.

Bruno Fernandes has rejected Manchester United’s second offer to extend his stay, putting the captain’s future under fresh scrutiny with his current contract due to expire in June 2027. The decision does not mean negotiations are over: reports say further talks are expected, and United want him to remain at Old Trafford.

The first proposal was rejected after discussions began in the summer. United have since returned with improved terms, but the two sides have not reached an agreement. Salary and contract length are among the issues being discussed, according to reporting on the negotiations.

The calendar gives the situation added urgency. As things stand, Fernandes can speak to clubs outside England from January about a potential free transfer when his deal expires. United have an option to add a further year to his current contract; if activated, it would prevent that route from opening on the existing timeline. The option offers the club protection, but it does not settle the question of a longer-term agreement.

Fernandes is 32, and the next contract will be a significant decision for both player and club. He signed his last deal in 2024. United’s stated position is that they want their captain to stay, while Fernandes is weighing his future. The available reports do not say the talks have broken down, leaving room for another round of negotiations.

His standing at the club is built on more than the armband. Fernandes recorded 21 assists last season, setting a Premier League record, and collected the PFA Player of the Year award in August. He was also named FWA Footballer of the Year in May. Those achievements underline why United are keen to keep him, even as the terms of a new deal remain unresolved.

There is recent history of interest from abroad: Saudi club Al Hilal pursued Fernandes in 2025, but he stayed at United. That episode does not determine what happens next, but the January window could bring the contract question into sharper focus if no agreement is reached.

For now, neither side has closed the door. United have made two offers and retained an extension option; Fernandes has declined both proposals. The next step is whether negotiations can bridge the gap on salary and length before he gains the ability to discuss a move abroad.