It was expected that Bruno Fernandes would be a good signing for Man United, but it’s been surprising to see him become the club’s talisman in such a short period of time after his arrival from Sporting CP.
Finances in football are so far removed from the real world that it’s often hard to have sympathy for high-earning players, but it does sound like he’s underpaid after The Sun reported that he “only” earns £100k per week.
That means there are several players at the club who earn more than him, but United are looking to put that right by signing him to a new long-term deal that will more than double his weekly wage.