Overview

• Fernandes rejected a reported £300m proposal from Al-Hilal, which included a £100m fee for United and a £200m personal contract.
• He said he wants to compete in major tournaments and credited his wife, Ana Pinho, and manager Ruben Amorim for guiding his decision to stay.
• Manchester United emphasised they were unwilling to sell their captain and would only have sanctioned a move if he pressed for it.
• The decision clears the way for United’s summer rebuild under Amorim, who has already signed Matheus Cunha and is targeting Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo.
• Fernandes’ retention reshapes midfield planning, placing Manuel Ugarte’s role under fresh scrutiny as United balance experience and youth.