European football was shaken by sensational news that quickly made the rounds of the continent. After Manchester United’s defeat in the Europa League final, Bruno Fernandes would have decided to end his adventure with the English club. The disappointment for the umpteenth season without titles, combined with internal tensions and the lack of a convincing sports project, would have convinced the Portuguese captain to ask for the sale in the next market window.
But what surprised even more is the speed with which Inter moved. According to sources close to the Nerazzurri club and later confirmed by the same coach Simone Inzaghi at the press conference, Inter presented a formal offer of 60 million euros to bring Bruno Fernandes to Milan. An ambitious and decisive move, which shows how much the Nerazzurri want to consolidate their position among the greats of Europe.
“It’s true, we presented a proposal for Bruno Fernandes,” said Inzaghi in front of the microphones. “We are talking about an extraordinary player, with a unique game vision and a natural leadership. It would be a perfect graft for our team, especially in view of the great challenges that await us next season.”
The Portuguese offensive midfielder, who arrived at Manchester United in January 2020, had a devastating impact in the Premier League. In a few months he became the beating heart of the game of Red Devils, collecting assist, goals and demonstrating an impressive constancy of performance. However, in the last two years, the technical project of the English club has shown increasingly evident cracks, and the lack of heavy trophies seems to have cracked the relationship between Bruno and the company.
The Portuguese has not yet spoken publicly, but according to some journalists close to his entourage, his decision would be definitive. The defeat against Atalanta in the Europa League final – a game in which Bruno still tried to lead his to the last – would have been the drop that made the vase overflow.
The offer of Inter, considered serious and well structured, has already received a first interlocutory response from Manchester United, which evaluates its number 8 around 70-80 million euros. However, the player’s intentions and the need to re -establish the Red Devils midfield could push the English club to accept a slightly lower figure in order to close the operation quickly.
For Inter, the arrival of Bruno Fernandes would represent a very high level shot, probably the most important of the post-conte era. With Calhanoglu that could take back its range of action and stretcher more and more coveted by the top European clubs, inserting a player of the caliber of Bruno would allow Inzaghi to vary the modules and increase the quality in the offensive phase.
In addition, the Portuguese would bring with it not only technical qualities, but also a considerable international experience, fundamental for a team that aims to remain permanently among the top eight in Europe. His ability to affect the key moments, to take responsibility and to act as a leader on the field is what the Nerazzurri management is looking for to better face next season, which promises to be even more demanding.
President Marotta, known for his ability to close complex operations, would have been working for days with the player’s entourage to define personal details. A four -year contract with engagement of more than 7 million net per year would be ready to convince Bruno Fernandes to choose Milan as a new stage of his career.
In the meantime, the Nerazzurri fans have already unleashed on social media, dreaming of the arrival of a world -class midfielder. “A dream that comes true,” writes someone on Twitter, while others wonder if Inter will have the economic strength to support a similar operation, especially in a summer where painful transfers are also planned for budget reasons.
What is certain is that the possible arrival of Bruno Fernandes would mark a clear qualitative leap for Inter, not only in technical terms, but also from the point of view of the image and international prestige. After the Champions League final and the return among the greats of Europe, the purchase of the Manchester United captain would launch a clear message: Inter wants to stay at the top and play everything with the best.
It remains to be understood whether the offer will be sufficient to convince Manchester United, and above all if Bruno Fernandes will be willing to leave England for a new challenge in Serie A. The next few days promote themselves hot and rich in developments. One thing is certain: Inter has done its move, and all of Europe now observes carefully.
