Fernandes tells Ratcliffe he wants to lead the new Man Utd era… but there’s a catch

BRUNO FERNANDES told new minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe he wants to stay to lead the new era at Manchester United.

But the Red Devils captain made it clear that he expects to compete for top honors again.

Bruno Fernandes wants to stay at Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty

The Portugal international, 29, is under contract until the summer of 2026, with the option to extend for another year.

Fernandes said: “I have already met with the new owners. They want to meet the players and have already done so individually.

“And that is exactly the message I passed on. I want to stay here, I want to be part of a project with feet, legs, torso and head.

“Everything we need to compete with Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool, the clubs that have been in the best form.

“I want to participate, I want to win.”

Fernandes knows that he cannot be guaranteed a Premier League title in the short term.

He added: “I don’t want to be promised that we will become champions.

“Whatever club I go to, I don’t expect them to be promised something from the start that they can’t deliver.

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“What I have always asked for and what I want from the club is that we are competitive.

“We haven’t been there this year and we don’t have to hide that.

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“The season has been below our expectations, at least below mine.

“And I also think it is below the club’s expectations because they are not used to being in these positions.”

Despite a turbulent season in the Premier League, with United 17 points behind leaders Arsenal, there is still hope for some success this season.

Man Utd booked their place in the FA Cup semi-finals after a dramatic 4-3 win over Liverpool in the quarter-finals last weekend.