{
  "id": 19786669,
  "title": "EPL: Fernandes rejects second Man United contract offer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/epl-fernandes-rejects-second-man-united-contract-offer-19786669",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T09:48:51.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/epl-fernandes-rejects-second-man-united-contract-offer/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has turned down the club's second contract offer, according to reports from The Athletic and Sky Sports. The Portugal international's current deal is set to expire at the end of the 2026/27 season. Talks for a new agreement began in the summer when Fernandes initially rejected United's first proposal. Despite the club presenting improved terms, Fernandes remains dissatisfied. The main issues appear to be salary and the length of the proposed deal. The 32-year-old's existing contract runs until June 2027, and United have an option to extend it by a further 12 months, which would also prevent him from discussing a potential free transfer with other clubs in January. United is keen to retain its captain, and negotiations are expected to continue. Fernandes, who joined Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon in January 2020, has been a standout midfielder for the club, earning the PFA Player of the Year award in August. However, he has faced frustration with the club's direction, particularly concerning his contract situation. The uncertainty around Fernandes' future has added another layer to the ongoing changes at Old Trafford, where Michael Carrick was recently sacked as head coach, and Mauricio Pochettino is expected to take over.",
  "summary": "Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has rejected a second contract offer from the club, with salary and the length of the deal being points of conten Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-fernandes-rejects-second-man-united-contract-offer/",
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        "outlet": "KahawaTungu",
        "title": "Bruno Fernandes Rejects Second Manchester United Contract Offer",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/bruno-fernandes-rejects-second-manchester-united-contract-offer",
        "published": "2026-11-13T08:05:58.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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