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Ruben Amorim has insisted that Bruno Fernandes remains a “really important” player for Manchester United amid rumours of a summer exit.
The Portugal international was Man Utd’s standout performer during the 2024-25 campaign, registering 39 goal contributions across all competitions, but he has been heavily linked with a departure following the club’s defeat in the Europa League final.
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However, Amorim has insisted that he wants Fernandes to remain at Man Utd for the foreseeable future.
Speaking to reporters on Man Utd’s post-season tour of Asia, Amorim admitted: “You can see by the performance, the leadership, the passion he [Fernandes] has for the games. So it is really important, especially in these kinds of moments.
“You could see that in the last game [versus Aston Villa]. I felt that the team was without pressure; they performed quite well and everybody wanted the ball.
“The team has different moments and in different moments, Bruno is the one who really wants to take responsibility.
“He should be because he is the captain, so he's really important for us and really important for what we want to build with this team.”
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Man Utd’s summer transfer plans
Amorim also revealed that Man Utd’s ability in the transfer market will be limited following their failure to qualify for any European competition.
“We always prepare two plans,” Amorim told reporters. “With and without the Champions League. Without the Champions League, we also don't need a big squad.
“We can control the squad in a better way. Then we have a plan, that is to bring in some new players, but our big plan is to improve the team we have, to improve the academy.
“It was the past, so it can be the future. It can't change much because of Financial Fair Play, we are not allowed to do much, even with the Champions League, so we are prepared.
Ruben Amorim, Man Utd
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“It's important to stick together. We are going to struggle, it's not going to be everything right away, but I can see the team improving and that's the most important thing.”
Despite this, Man Utd are expected to formally announce the signing of Matheus Cunha shortly" href="https://www.footballtransfers.com/en/transfer-news/uk-premier-league/2025/05/matheus-cunha-to-man-utd-signing-agreed-as-wolves-attacker-handed-iconic-shirt-number" target="_blank">Man Utd are expected to formally announce the signing of Matheus Cunha shortly, after reaching a full agreement for the Wolverhampton Wanderers forward, while they are also closing in on a deal for Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap" href="https://www.footballtransfers.com/en/transfer-news/uk-premier-league/2025/05/man-utd-agree-liam-delap-transfer" target="_blank">while they are also closing in on a deal for Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap.
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