Bruno Fernandes Open to Leaving Manchester United Amid Rebuilding Plans Following Europa League Final Loss

Bruno Fernandes has expressed his willingness to leave Manchester United if the club needs to sell him to finance a squad rebuild, following their heartbreaking Europa League final loss to Tottenham Hotspur.

United suffered a 1-0 defeat in Bilbao on Wednesday, with Brennan Johnson scoring the decisive goal for Spurs. The result capped off a dismal season for the Red Devils.

In the aftermath of the defeat, manager Ruben Amorim declared that he would step down without seeking compensation if the club no longer wanted him at the helm.

Now, Fernandes, who captains the side and is aware of the need for a squad overhaul amidst financial difficulties, has echoed his manager’s sentiment.

“I’ve always been transparent. I’ve always maintained that I’ll stay until the club tells me it’s time to leave,” Fernandes said.

“I want to do more. I want to help return the club to its glory days. If the day comes when the club feels I’m no longer needed, or they need to sell me to raise funds, then that’s how football works.

“I’ve said it before, and I stand by it. If the club decides it’s time to cash in or make changes, that’s part of football’s reality.”

Despite being United’s standout performer this season, Fernandes struggled to make an impact in the final at San Mames.

A Painful Defeat

The Portuguese midfielder described the loss as a devastating blow for the team.

“We wanted to win more than anything else in this final,” he admitted. “It’s a really tough day because we had done so many good things in this competition up to now.

“But today—Wednesday—was the day that truly mattered, the most important day. It was a chance to make history in the Europa League, but it wasn’t meant to be. Football can be brutal, and this time we were on the losing end.”

Fernandes, who joined United in 2020, also defended Amorim, who has endured a rough spell since taking over at Old Trafford last November.

Under Amorim, United have secured only six league wins and currently sit 16th in the Premier League—on course for their worst finish since their relegation in 1974.

“The squad believes he’s the right person for the job,” said Fernandes. “He’s done many positive things. We understand the outside perception often focuses solely on results.

“But as players, we see more than that. We believe he can restore belief and drive the club forward again.

“Our goal remains the same: to compete for major trophies. And we all agree that he’s the right man to lead us there.”