A new five-year contract with Manchester United is expected to be signed by Bruno Fernandes.

With the new contract, which would keep him at United until 2027, it is estimated that the playmaker's income will more than double, to almost £240,000 per week. Despite being among United's highest earnings, Fernandes is still a long way behind David de Gea, who gets £375,000 per week and Cristiano Ronaldo, who earns £450,000 per week, who are both in the Premier League.

Speaking with representatives of Fernandes has been a year-long process, but a breakthrough has occurred in recent weeks, and both parties are expected to sign a new contract. Federico Fernandes, 27, joined United from Sporting Lisbon for £47 million in January 2020, signing a five-and-a-half year contract earning £100,000-per-week. He has rapidly established himself as one of the club's most important players.

He scored 28 goals for United last season, and while his form has dipped this season, he remains the club's second-leading scorer, trailing only compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo, who has nine goals to his credit. Fernandes' new deal will keep him at United until he is nearly 33 years old, and he has previously stated that he would like to go from playing to management after his playing career comes to an end. "I'm making an effort to have pleasure in the sport, you understand. I'm thinking about becoming a coach. To be completely honest, I'd like to be a coach "Last year, he spoke with the club's official website.

"I'm not sure which team I would like to be in charge of. Of course, the largest team is my goal, and if I can manage Manchester United, I will be delighted. Simply stating my case now will allow the fans to exert some pressure on me should I become a manager in the future, assuming they happen to see this. However, I believe that I would like working as a coach in the future. I'm not sure, but for what I feel for football, for the feeling I have, I believe I must remain a part of the game since football is the focus of my entire life. As a result, I believe that it will be necessary in the future with football as well."

Fernandes is now overseas on international duty with Portugal, and he started the team's 3-1 victory against Turkey in a World Cup qualifying match on Thursday night. In Palermo, North Macedonia upset reigning European champions Italy with a 1-0 victory, setting up a clash with the hosts. On paper, this appears to be a more favorable matchup for Portugal, but they will need to be cautious in order to avoid a second upset.

Meanwhile, Manchester United will return to action following the international break with a home match against Leicester City. United will settle for nothing less than three points if they are to cut the gap on the Premier League's top four.