Since then, Bayern have been working around the clock to try and find a successor. Xabi Alonso, Julian Nagelsmann, and Ralf Rangnick are among those that have been linked with the vacancy, but Bayern have struggled to find the perfect replacement. That has triggered rumors that Tuchel could decide to stay and continue his role ahead of the new season.

Tuchel believes that was a crucial point in Bayern progressing and therefore allowing Bayer Leverkusen to run away with it at the top of the Bundesliga. Another role he feels has grown in importance is an attacking midfielder. Bayern want to evolve the personality of their squad while adding more quality and depth in front, making Fernandes a perfect option.

“The club needs to want me,” said Fernandes. “I feel the club wants me to be a part of the future. As I said always, I don’t want to be a player that the club doesn’t want to have.

If for some reason they don’t want to have me, I will go. But if they want me, I will stay. “I am no different from anyone just because I have the armband.

I always try my best and we always do the best we can for the club – nobody hides that we play for a big club and we have to lift our standards every game.” Fernandes has two years left on his current deal at Old Trafford. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and ads from us and our partners.

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