Amorim's Firm Stance on Fernandes' Future

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has made his position clear regarding captain Bruno Fernandes, stating unequivocally that the Portuguese midfielder will not be leaving Old Trafford this summer. This comes amid growing speculation linking the 30-year-old with a potential move to Real Madrid.

Key Performances This Season

• 16 goals across all competitions (2023/24 season)
• 5 goals in one week during March (including a Europa League hat-trick)
• 31 goal contributions in Premier League (3rd behind Salah and Haaland)

"No, it's not going to happen," Amorim declared firmly during his pre-match press conference ahead of United's clash with Nottingham Forest. When pressed for certainty, the former Sporting coach added, "He's not going anywhere because I've already told him."

Statistical Dominance

Managerial Support

Despite criticism from pundits like Roy Keane, Amorim maintains strong backing for his captain:

"We want to win the Premier League again so we want the best players to continue with us. He's 30 but he's still so young because he plays 55 games every season."

Amorim highlighted Fernandes' emotional connection to the club:

"He is also a supporter of Manchester United so he really feels it. The frustration you see is because he wants success so badly."

Current Club Situation

• United sit 13th in Premier League
• Facing 3rd-place Nottingham Forest next
• Fernandes remains central to team's rebuild

The manager concluded: "We are in control of the situation. I feel he is really happy here because he understands what we want to do."