Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes says he would be willing to leave the club if it helps fund a squad rebuild following their 1-0 defeat to Tottenham in the Europa League final.
Fernandes’ comments come just a day after manager Ruben Amorim said he would quit without compensation if the club no longer wanted him. United’s defeat in Bilbao marked the latest low in a disastrous campaign that leaves the Red Devils facing their worst league finish since 1974.
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Speaking after the final, Fernandes, one of United’s best performers this season, acknowledged the club’s urgent need for change and said he would accept any decision to sell him for the greater good.
“I’ve always been honest. I’ve always said I will be here until the club says to me that it’s time to go,” said the 30-year-old midfielder.
“If the club thinks it’s time to part ways because they want to do some cashing in or whatever, it is what it is. Football is like this. You never know it.”
Fernandes admitted the loss to Tottenham was crushing, especially after a strong run in the competition.
“We wanted to win more than anything in this final. It’s a very sad day because we’ve done some very good things in this competition until today. But today was the day that mattered.
“It was the day we could have been in the history of the Europa League, but it’s not like that. Football is cruel, and it’s been our turn to lose.”
Despite the disappointment, Fernandes offered strong support for Amorim, who has managed only six wins in 26 league matches since replacing Erik ten Hag in November.
“We just agreed that he’s the right man,” Fernandes said. “He has done a lot of good things. We know that the manager is looked at by the results, but we see more than that as players.
“We know it’s about him bringing back the positivity to the club, to fight for trophies again. And we all agree he’s the right man.”
With no European football next season and a squad overhaul looming, Fernandes’ remarks highlight the uncertainty surrounding Old Trafford, where loyalty, legacy, and harsh financial realities are now colliding.
