Manchester United’s fringe star Fred has hinted he could leave the club in this summer’s transfer window.
Manchester United missed out on FA Cup glory on Saturday, with a brace from Ilkay Gundogan pushing Pep Guardiola’s side another step closer to a historic treble.
And Fred, who started the encounter at Wembley and had a forgettable performance, has now admitted he could leave the club in this summer’s transfer window, expressing his unsatisfaction with the lack of starts he has made for the Red Devils this season.
The 30-year-old Brazilian said: “I still don’t know, I have to talk with my family, I still have one year left in my contract here. Now it’s holiday time and a good opportunity to rest.
“I’ll talk to my staff, to the club, and see what is everyone’s decision. I do have to talk with Ten Hag as well, he’s the manager and the conversation has to involve everyone. We have to see how next season will plan out. I want to be important, I want to help the team, so we’ll see. But I’ve always been and still am very happy at Manchester United.
“Of course, I always want to be playing, to be helping my team, and gladly I started the final and I think we played well.”
Following his outstanding performance against Fulham last weekend, the Brazil international was given a starting berth at Wembley Stadium in the FA Cup final. However, he struggled to make an impression in the derby and produced a disappointing performance.
Fred has been in and out of the team this season under Erik ten Hag, who signed Casemiro and Christian Eriksen last summer. The Red Devils triggered a one-year extension in Fred’s contract last year to protect his transfer value.
He’s now contracted with the club until June 2024. United must get smart with their transfer business. They should cash in on fringe players and use those funds to improve their squad.
