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United Relaxed Amid Fernandes Contract Rejection
Club remains confident of agreeing terms with captain despite second offer turned down
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Ongoing Negotiations
Manchester United are not concerned about the future of their captain after he rejected a second improved contract offer. Talks continue between the club and the midfielder's representatives about extending his stay. The player has turned down the new terms on two occasions but the club believes an agreement can still be reached before his current deal expires at the end of the season.
Extension Option Available
United hold a one-year option that would keep the player at the club until June 2028. This clause gives additional time to finalize a new agreement. The Portugal international could open discussions with overseas clubs from January 1 if no deal is in place by then.
Managerial Transition
The 32-year-old has shown a dip in form recently. Following a 4-1 loss in Europe he appeared to question the previous manager's approach and was left out of the next match before returning for subsequent fixtures. The 4-4 result against Aston Villa was the last game for the outgoing coach who was dismissed this week. Mauricio Pochettino has agreed a two-and-a-half-year contract and will begin his tenure with a match against Liverpool on November 22.
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