 "Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes during the Premier League game against Newcastle United. AP")
Bruno Fernandes said he will stay at Manchester United as long as he is wanted by the club as speculation mounts over his future at Old Trafford.
The club captain has been linked with a move away to Bayern Munich in the last couple of days with Manchester United set to miss out on UEFA Champions League football next season.
With only a Europa Conference League a real possibility, United may be forced to sell to provide the funds necessary for a major squad overhaul in the summer and remain compliant with Premier League financial sustainability rules.
“I will be here till when the club wants me and the club wants me to be a part of the future,” said Fernandes, whose contract runs till 2026. “If for some reason they don’t want me, then I will go.”
Fernandes played his part as United kept their hopes of European football alive via the Premier League alive with a 3-2 win over Newcastle United.
Erik ten Hag’s men sit eighth in the table, but could climb above Newcastle into seventh if they better the Magpies’ result on the final day of the season.
United visit Brighton on Sunday, while Newcastle travel to Brentford.
“It has been a tough season. The table shows that and we are all aware of that,” added Fernandes.
“The fans have been amazing for us and we had to do something.
“We have been trying but results don’t show that. We have been working hard and everyone has been giving their best it is not enough and we have to do more.”
Even if Manchester United fail to finish in the top seven for the first time in the Premier League era, they have a second chance at qualifying for Europe should they beat Manchester City in the FA Cup final on 25 May.