Bruno Fernandes deal: Sporting Lisbon reveal details of transfer to Manchester United
Sporting Lisbon have revealed the details of Bruno Fernandes' transfer to Manchester United. It includes an initial fee of €55 m along with several bonuses.
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Manchester United have finally announced the signing of midfielder Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday. The Portuguese club have now revealed the details of the transfer contract. The deal includes several bonuses apart from the initial fee. Let's take a closer look at the deal.
Manchester United is delighted to announce it has reached agreement with Sporting Clube de Portugal for the transfer of Bruno Fernandes.
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 29, 2020
The deal is subject to a medical and the agreement of personal terms.
A further announcement will be made in due course. pic.twitter.com/6bDVHszxL1
Bruno Fernandes deal: Sporting Lisbon reveal contract details
Sporting have published the details of the Bruno Fernandes to #MUFC deal:
— Sport Witness (@Sport_Witness) January 29, 2020
• €55m initial fee
• €5m after a number of appearances
• €5m for CL qualification
• €15m for individual objectives
• 10% of profit from future sale pic.twitter.com/GLtJwICMo8
According to the details divulged by Sporting Lisbon, Bruno Fernandes’ initial fee amounts to €55 million. It also includes several bonuses if certain conditions are fulfilled. The first bonus amounts to €5 million if the midfielder makes a certain number of appearances for the Red Devils. Sporting Lisbon would receive an additional €5 million in bonus if Manchester United manage to qualify for the Champions League.
Manchester United would also have to pay in case the player achieves something great with the club. The Red Devils will have to shell out €15 million if Bruno Fernandes wins individual accolades such as the Ballon d’Or. There's another clause in the contract. Lisbon will get an additional commission equalling 10% of the profit that United would earn on any future sale of the player.
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