Bruno Fernandes, captain of Manchester United, earned over £9 million from his image rights during the 2024/25 season. Accounts filed by BF8 Sports, a firm where Fernandes is the sole director, show earnings of £9.5 million for the period. This figure represents an increase of £1.1 million from the previous 12 months. The firm also reduced costs by 44%, cutting over £200,000 from tax and social security, resulting in £9.2 million.
These off-pitch earnings equate to approximately £176,000 per week, which is in addition to his reported Manchester United wages of around £300,000 per week. Fernandes signed his current contract two years ago this summer, and it now has 12 months remaining, with an option for a further season.
Contract Status and Club Stance
Despite the approaching end of his current deal, Manchester United reportedly has no immediate plans to offer Fernandes a renewal, though this could change during the upcoming season. The club communicated earlier this year that they do not wish to lose him during the current summer transfer window. This follows a period 12 months ago when the club reportedly considered cashing in on the midfielder without his knowledge.
However, that situation appears to be resolved, with Fernandes reportedly content to remain at Old Trafford. This sentiment is particularly strong after witnessing signs of progress under Michael Carrick last season. The club’s head coach expressed confidence in Fernandes’s commitment, stating there was no reason to believe he would leave after the final Premier League match of last season against Brighton & Hove Albion.
Fernandes himself spoke ahead of this summer’s World Cup about the responsibility of playing for Manchester United. He highlighted the expectation to win and compete at the top of the Premier League and in European football, believing players can be the “protagonists” in changing the club’s recent history.
Interest from European Clubs
Italian club Juventus is reportedly exploring a move for Bruno Fernandes, as manager Luciano Spalletti seeks to enhance his squad’s creativity and leadership. Fernandes’s prior experience in Serie A with Novara, Udinese, and Sampdoria, along with his technical quality, makes him an appealing option for Juventus.
Sources indicate that Fernandes is among the attacking midfielders being considered by Juventus sporting director Frederic Massara. The Italian club aims to improve the technical level of their squad, with Fernandes offering goals, creativity, and extensive experience. Reports suggest Juventus has explored his situation with his representatives.
However, financing such a transfer could be challenging. Manchester United is reportedly confident in securing Fernandes’s long-term future, and a new agreement is progressing, with the midfielder expected to stay at Old Trafford. The club’s asking price could be between €50 million and €75 million, and matching his current wages, which are around £375,000 per week, would also be difficult for Juventus.
A new contract could potentially increase Fernandes’s salary towards £400,000, making him the highest-paid player at United. His current deal also reportedly includes a £56 million release clause for clubs outside England. While Juventus’s interest is genuine, completing the transfer appears unlikely unless negotiations between United and Fernandes unexpectedly collapse.
The latest indications suggest Fernandes’s immediate future remains at Old Trafford.
Source: uk.sports.yahoo.com
George Hartwell is the Senior Football Correspondent at News-GB.org, covering the Premier League, the EFL and the England national side with twelve years of reporting experience. He reported on West Country football before national coverage. He holds a degree in Sports Journalism from the University of the West of England and completed an NCTJ diploma. Based in Bristol, he watches grassroots football and writes a tactics column. “Tactics tell you more than any scoreline.”