John Murtough sends hidden message in Bruno Fernandes statement to Man Utd transfers

Manchester United football director John Murtough has dropped a hint that the club will only be signing players who are believed to be strong-willed and committed.

On Friday it was announced that midfielder Bruno Fernandes had extended his stay at Old Trafford until 2026. The Portuguese playmaker has been one of United’s best-performing stars since arriving from Sporting CP in 2020.

The 27-year-old has scored 35 goals in 78 appearances for the Red Devils and is now a crucial part of the United team in the no.10 role. With Ralf Rangnick set to be succeeded at the end of the summer, the contract extension signifies that the higher powers at United believe Fernandes is one of the individuals that the new team needs to be built around.

Speaking about the midfielder, Murtough said: “Everyone is well aware of Bruno’s importance to Manchester United. His goals and assists record is phenomenal and he has performed remarkably consistently since he joined the Club.

“Bruno’s work rate, dedication and fantastic attitude are exactly what we want from a Manchester United player. He is the ultimate professional with many fantastic attributes to drive the high standards required to play for this great Club. Bruno, like everyone across the Football Club, remains hugely ambitious and determined to deliver sustained success on the pitch to get us back to challenging for titles.”

The comments about having an exemplary attitude will certainly capture the attention of some, especially given that there have been reports all season long that there are plenty of issues behind the scenes at United. Stories have circulated that there are divides in the dressing room, players questioning training methods and even some disagreeing with having