According to Football365, Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes believes he would be a better fit at Barcelona than at his current club. This belief has surfaced amid ongoing speculation about the Portuguese player’s future at Old Trafford.
Reports have emerged suggesting that Fernandes’ agent, Miguel Pinho, has had meetings with both Barcelona and Bayern Munich. Further reports indicate that Fernandes thinks he would excel under new Barcelona manager Hansi Flick’s system.
Bruno Fernandes joined Manchester United from Sporting CP in 2020 and has arguably been the team’s standout player since his arrival. He has made 233 appearances for the club, scoring 79 goals and providing 66 assists. During the 2023-24 season, Fernandes once again demonstrated his quality, recording 15 goals and 13 assists in 48 games. Despite his contributions, discussions about his future with the club are ongoing, with his contract set to expire in 2026.
According to Footballwave, Sir Jim Ratcliffe does not see Fernandes as an irreplaceable member of the United squad. Reports suggest that the Red Devils might be willing to sell him for around €50 million. Fernandes could potentially bring an additional layer of creativity to Barcelona’s midfield. While Xavi reportedly wanted Bernardo Silva at the club, Fernandes might be an even better fit under Flick’s management. The Portuguese midfielder is reportedly open to a move to La Liga.
Fabrizio Romano has also weighed in on the rumors linking Fernandes with Barcelona. In his Caughtoffside column, he addressed the speculation about Fernandes’ potential departure from Manchester United. Romano mentioned that the Portuguese press claims there have been contacts with both Barcelona and Bayern Munich and that formal approaches might be forthcoming.
Romano added that while Fernandes’ agent has met with several top European clubs recently, the player remains focused on Manchester United. His departure is not a foregone conclusion and will depend on the direction of Manchester United’s new project. The future of Erik ten Hag at United is also uncertain, and the club’s decision regarding the Dutch manager could be a significant factor in Fernandes’ decision-making process.