Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho Open the Door to Possible Departures from Manchester United
Following the defeat in the Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur, Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho have raised doubts about their future at Manchester United, suggesting the possibility of a change of scenery during the summer.
The coach, Ruben Amorim, has maintained his desire to retain Fernandes, who signed a new long-term contract in August. However, the situation could change.
“I’ve always said that I’ll be here until the club tells me it’s time to leave,” Fernandes said after the match. “I’m eager to do more, to take the club to its best days. If the club believes it’s time for us to part ways, football is like that, you never know. But I’ve always kept my word. If the club feels it’s time for us to part ways because they want to make some profit or whatever, that’s how football is sometimes.”
Bruno Fernandes
Fernandes, 30 years old, has been linked with a possible millionaire transfer to Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia.
Alejandro Garnacho was a substitute in the Europa League final.
Garnacho also hinted at the possibility of leaving after his brief participation in the match played at the San Mamés Stadium.
The 20-year-old was the subject of an offer from Napoli in January. He has also aroused the interest of Chelsea, and a summer transfer could be beneficial for United.
“Obviously, it’s difficult for everyone after this season that was a shitshow; both for losing the final and because we didn’t beat anyone in the league,” Garnacho commented. “It’s the truth. It’s very hard. We’re going to try to finish the season and see what happens. I’m going to try to enjoy the summer and see what happens next season.”
Alejandro Garnacho
The defeat against Tottenham has intensified the scrutiny on Amorim’s position.
Amorim, 40, has stated that he will leave without compensation if the board decides he is not the right man for the job, although he has emphasized that he will not resign.
Fernandes, for his part, urged the club to maintain confidence in the coach, who took over in November.
“He’s done a lot of good things,” Fernandes said. “We know that the coach is judged by results. Obviously, as players we see more than that. It’s not my decision, but I think the coach is the right one and I don’t think there is a better person to come and do the job. I still think he is the right man to lead the club.”
Bruno Fernandes
