Absolutely. If only he were half as good as he thinks he is.
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Pogba has not delivered, always wanting to leave. Zlatan in his second season was nowhere to be seen and Lukaku did not deliver.
DDG was a SAF signing, its not a post SAF signing.
Nowhere near. If that were even remotely true he'd be playing for a half decent club.
I am not quite sure people who are celebrating this renewal understand that he was tied until 2025. (or september 2026. because they had option of extending it for one extra year) with current contract and that by then he would be 32/33 year old?
And he was probably in top30 highest paid PL players in PL even with previous contract.
And he was probably in top30 highest paid PL players in PL even with previous contract.
We finished 2nd last year with a EL final and semi finals of the league cup.
I guess that means you dont rate Ronaldo, Pogba, Sancho, Varane either then?
At this point it’s a cycle the club has stuck itself in — “if Pogba/Rashford/De Gea are on £x, why shouldn’t our best performer be on that? It’s just parity!” despite the fact that he has 3 years left on his current deal. All that does is when the next player starts performing decently he gets the same treatment. And on and on it goes. Meanwhile, Liverpool still barter with Salah and his agent…
For the stat haters and lovers, isn't he the highest for chance creation across the league this season?
He's a hugely important player for us, even if he lacks composure at times, and for me it's just important for the manager to know when he's spiralling (like against Atletico) and pull him off. Incidentally, on that day, we ended up even worse when he left.
Let's not forget, Ole was all about risk taking and Bruno has been encouraged since he walked through the doors to take risks. Can he be coached to not wander as much and be more composed in possession? I believe so, but we'll see
Regarding the contract, I think it's a stupid move to extend now with a massive pay rise. The timing is all wrong
He's a hugely important player for us, even if he lacks composure at times, and for me it's just important for the manager to know when he's spiralling (like against Atletico) and pull him off. Incidentally, on that day, we ended up even worse when he left.
Let's not forget, Ole was all about risk taking and Bruno has been encouraged since he walked through the doors to take risks. Can he be coached to not wander as much and be more composed in possession? I believe so, but we'll see
Regarding the contract, I think it's a stupid move to extend now with a massive pay rise. The timing is all wrong
I think no one understands what this club is doing. It is crazy. Now they will offer new improved contracts to Shaw and Rashford to reward their "I don't give a feck" attitude. While the logical thing would be to offer them a lower salary and say sign it or feck off...
Great to see that he is tied to a new contract, probably a deserved pay pump too, for his contributions when he joined in Jan 2020, he has been inconsistent this season and had some horrible games, but he has also been amazing in others, next season, I am certain he will be a key player for the next manager, be it Poch or ETH, he has a lot of qualities and his output is really great.
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Bruno and Sancho. Probably only two players who should be in the team if we end up building a title winning squad.
So United aren't even a half decent club now?
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Extending from 2026 to 2027 with a huge pay rise, before we know whether he's key for the new manager or not doesn't seem the smartest move, but that's the mismanagement of this club for you.
I mean Zlatan tore his ACL so I think he can be excused for his second season being poor.
How much is he on now?
Well earned. The man has carried us since joining the club.
Deserved.
I think it's reported £240,000
240k
Reasonable enough.
Great bit of news. Bruno committing has to be applauded if we're even thinking about challenging for trophies again
It's not surprising that he's getting a pay rise considering his goals and assists ratio since signing, but the timing is strange. It's bound to piss people off that he's getting a new deal when the season has been an abject failure up to this point and he's not playing well.
Why not just wait until the summer when the new manager comes in?
Why not just wait until the summer when the new manager comes in?
Nobody should be getting a new contract until we’ve appointed a new manager imo.
Some of the nonsense being spewed in here, Jesus
Bruno’s shit and United aren’t half decent. Cracker.
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And then when players move on because we’ve been too slow there would be uproar
Please, he still had 3 years left on his contract there was no rush to renew now.
Where was he going? And with over 3+1 years on the contract - on a ‘small’ wage - we could’ve easily commanded a ridiculous fee.
The fans always know better, no matter what happens.
You don't think the potential of Bruno getting a new contract would have been discussed with Ten Hag & Pochettino given they are clearly the two front runners for the job and have already spoken to the club?
I doubt it, it’s a club move just like when Ole was here. Giving out new contracts for the sake of it i.e Henderson, Mata, Jones etc.
When people are comparing giving Bruno an improved deal to keeping Mata and Jones it’s time to give up.
Good news. He is certainly one of the good ones in terms of quality and attitude.
It’s weird he’s extending 1 extra year and a massive pay bump but on the whole he deserves it.
Hopefully this is the start of rewarding hard-workers in the team.
Hopefully this is the start of rewarding hard-workers in the team.
Henderson was intended to be the long term goalkeeper so was a logical move. As for comparing this to renewing squad options like Mata and Jones, jesus christ.
I cannot imagine this wasn't discussed with the two managers the club has spoken with because they aren't going to give a new deal out to a currently critical player that a new manager could come in and immediately disregard.
He's a much better footballer than you are poster, that's for sure
Bruno Fernandes being extended is one of the most obvious things the club had to do going forward. That we legitimately have posters here not playing april fools is outright depressing.
"What is the point of re-signing him, he was under contract"
Well first of all, if you want to keep your staff happy, wagging the middle finger and pointing to the contract like some kind of gilded "gotcha" is not the way to go about it. Over the sum of his career here, Bruno Fernandes is by far and wide the most important individual player we have. Bruno is 27. The new contract will keep him at the club until he is 32. This is the last huge-money long-term contract Bruno will sign. He is looking at a 2-3 year contract at most after this.
The club obviously want Bruno to stay here for the remaining part of his high-performance career. Extending him now ensures that he is under contract for the remaining years of his most productive period, and more importantly: His wage is reflective of his status in the team.
KDB earn more than twice the salary Bruno does. Jadon Sancho earn significantly more than Bruno does. Harry Maguire earn significantly more than Bruno Fernandes does. The man is underpaid in our hierarchy.
KDB play in a significantly more successful team, but the player himself has not been that more productive than Bruno has. The importance to their respective teams are equal.
Politics does play a significant part in the huge football clubs. Manchester United chose to flaunt financial muscles during the covid-19 pandemic and chose to keep paying full player wages and keep staff on. The players themselves chose to donate part of their salaries to charity. To keep Bruno on his current contract is a bad look for the club front-office, as it displays a lack of "respect for the players accomplishments" compared to other high earners.
The contract extension signifies that Bruno Fernandes is one of the clubs absolute flagship players. Its a move to keep the player happy and motivated as well as signify outwardly that the club backs Bruno as "their guy" both to the public but also in the squad hierarchy. Its an expensive version of "keeping up appearances" if Hyacinth had access to Richards bottomless platinum creditcard.
What if we just wait until his final contract year to re-sign him?
At that point a few things could conceivably have happened:
1. The player does not feel the club appreciates his contributions on the pitch. At which point he will not sign a new contract and will look to run the current one down and sign for a new club, like Real Madrid.
2. Same as 1. Except the player openly wants a new challenge as the club does not wish to extend his contract on the players wishes, and openly seeks a new challenge. Any time a player is open about wanting a new move, a LOT of noise comes hurdling in and it causes enormous disruptions in the club. Paul Pogba said as much during a sponsor press conference with Adidas and everyone lost their collective minds for months. Now imagine a player who is significantly more successful individually for the club doing the same. It wont just be an upset, it will downright hurt.
3. The player enters his final contract year and the conversation about Bruno Fernandes new contract, or lack of it, is the only talking point for months.
4. Players are normal people with fancy jobs. They think the same way you or I do about everyday problems. A unsolved issue relating to your near future is certainly going to cause a distraction.
5. The player understands and respects the clubs decision and is happy to wait until his final year to negotiate a new deal. I will add this here for the sake of fairness, but this is not a realistic option. Bruno was nominated for the Ballon D'or. His salary status in the club is not representative of his contribution.
With regards to the re-signing of players already under contract: This is what big clubs do. Again with the politics of relevant contribution and hierarchy status.
"Why are we re-signing him, he hasnt won anything"
I dont know how to respond to this.. what?
"What is the point of re-signing him, he was under contract"
Well first of all, if you want to keep your staff happy, wagging the middle finger and pointing to the contract like some kind of gilded "gotcha" is not the way to go about it. Over the sum of his career here, Bruno Fernandes is by far and wide the most important individual player we have. Bruno is 27. The new contract will keep him at the club until he is 32. This is the last huge-money long-term contract Bruno will sign. He is looking at a 2-3 year contract at most after this.
The club obviously want Bruno to stay here for the remaining part of his high-performance career. Extending him now ensures that he is under contract for the remaining years of his most productive period, and more importantly: His wage is reflective of his status in the team.
KDB earn more than twice the salary Bruno does. Jadon Sancho earn significantly more than Bruno does. Harry Maguire earn significantly more than Bruno Fernandes does. The man is underpaid in our hierarchy.
KDB play in a significantly more successful team, but the player himself has not been that more productive than Bruno has. The importance to their respective teams are equal.
Politics does play a significant part in the huge football clubs. Manchester United chose to flaunt financial muscles during the covid-19 pandemic and chose to keep paying full player wages and keep staff on. The players themselves chose to donate part of their salaries to charity. To keep Bruno on his current contract is a bad look for the club front-office, as it displays a lack of "respect for the players accomplishments" compared to other high earners.
The contract extension signifies that Bruno Fernandes is one of the clubs absolute flagship players. Its a move to keep the player happy and motivated as well as signify outwardly that the club backs Bruno as "their guy" both to the public but also in the squad hierarchy. Its an expensive version of "keeping up appearances" if Hyacinth had access to Richards bottomless platinum creditcard.
What if we just wait until his final contract year to re-sign him?
At that point a few things could conceivably have happened:
1. The player does not feel the club appreciates his contributions on the pitch. At which point he will not sign a new contract and will look to run the current one down and sign for a new club, like Real Madrid.
2. Same as 1. Except the player openly wants a new challenge as the club does not wish to extend his contract on the players wishes, and openly seeks a new challenge. Any time a player is open about wanting a new move, a LOT of noise comes hurdling in and it causes enormous disruptions in the club. Paul Pogba said as much during a sponsor press conference with Adidas and everyone lost their collective minds for months. Now imagine a player who is significantly more successful individually for the club doing the same. It wont just be an upset, it will downright hurt.
3. The player enters his final contract year and the conversation about Bruno Fernandes new contract, or lack of it, is the only talking point for months.
4. Players are normal people with fancy jobs. They think the same way you or I do about everyday problems. A unsolved issue relating to your near future is certainly going to cause a distraction.
5. The player understands and respects the clubs decision and is happy to wait until his final year to negotiate a new deal. I will add this here for the sake of fairness, but this is not a realistic option. Bruno was nominated for the Ballon D'or. His salary status in the club is not representative of his contribution.
With regards to the re-signing of players already under contract: This is what big clubs do. Again with the politics of relevant contribution and hierarchy status.
"Why are we re-signing him, he hasnt won anything"
I dont know how to respond to this.. what?
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