Ruben Amorim’s Departure Raises Concerns Over Bruno Fernandes’ £57 Million Future at Manchester United

Ruben Amorim’s departure and Michael Carrick’s appointment raise questions about how these changes will affect the team.

Carrick’s first goal will be to secure a Champions League spot, but several players face uncertain futures. Fernandes might not want to wait for the club’s decisions before making his own choices.

At 31 years old, he remains a significant player at Old Trafford, captaining the team and setting an example. However, this is not his first challenging season since joining from Sporting CP.

Reports indicate that Fernandes had a strong bond with Amorim, and the prospect of working with another interim manager could be concerning for him.

Bayern Munich is reportedly interested in him again. More worrisome for United is that his contract has a clause allowing foreign clubs to sign him for just £57 million.

This raises the possibility that this could be Fernandes’ last season at Old Trafford. Whether he will return after the summer’s World Cup is uncertain.

Michael Carrick’s Praise for Bruno Fernandes Before Taking Charge

It’s notable to reflect on what managers say before taking their roles, and Carrick has always spoken highly of Fernandes.

Though Carrick initially left Fernandes out of his starting lineup in his first match as interim boss back in 2021, his respect for the midfielder has been evident.

During a podcast with Rio Ferdinand in July 2025, Carrick commented, “Yeah, I like Bruno. I worked with him and Ole, and he’s fantastic.”

He continued, “He’s eager to succeed. That eagerness is a positive trait, although sometimes it can be too much. His attitude is commendable; he plays every game and attends every training session. He steps up when needed and has been a central figure for some time.”