Man Utd star Fred hints at potential exit after struggling in Man City defeat
Manchester United star Fred has hinted he might depart the membership on this summer time’s switch window. The midfielder skilled a troublesome afternoon as Manchester City gained Saturday’s FA Cup remaining 2-1 at Wembley. And with the midfielder being eyed by Fulham, a parting of the way may very well be set to happen.
Manchester United missed out on FA Cup glory on Saturday, with a brace from Ilkay Gundogan propelling Pep Guardiola’s facet nearer to a shocking treble.
And Fred, who began the showdown at Wembley, has now conceded he might depart the membership on this summer time’s switch window.
“I still don’t know, I have to talk with my family,” he mentioned.
“I still have one year left on 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 everyone’s decision is.
“I do have to talk with Ten Hag as well. He’s the manager and the conversation has to involve everyone.
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“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.”
Fred has been linked with Fulham amid uncertainty over his United future.
He was signed from Shaktar Donetsk in 2018, with the Red Devils gazumping City to be able to purchase the Samba star.
However, whereas Fred has been helpful at occasions, he’s blown cold and warm throughout his time at United.
He was sloppy against City on Saturday, conceding too many fouls during the contest as his side crashed to defeat.
And with United planning on landing a new midfielder, his time at the club may soon be up.
The Red Devils are closing in on a deal for Mason Mount, who is set to leave Chelsea having failed to agree on a new contract.
Frenkie de Jong remains a player of interest, even if the Netherlands international is happy strutting his stuff for Barcelona.
And United are also admirers of Ryan Gravenberch, even if the 20-year-old is likelier to join Liverpool instead.
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Meanwhile, Fred struggled for game time at the end of the season.
Though he started against City, he fell behind the likes of Christian Eriksen, Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes in his manager’s pecking order.
And Fred, speaking before the defeat on Saturday, admitted he was unsatisfied with his lack of game time.
“The membership’s efficiency has been good, however as gamers we dream massive and all the time aspire to win necessary trophies,” he mentioned.
“We know that last season our results were far from what we wanted. This season has been much better: we won the League Cup, we’re in the FA Cup final and we’ve been fighting for the top four in the Premier League.
“We’re acutely aware that we might have gone additional within the Europa League [United lost 5-2 on aggregate to Sevilla in the quarter-finals] however, all issues thought of, I’ve been proud of our season.
“I used to be over the moon with my first trophy on the membership, which exhibits that our crew is on the best path after years of reconstruction.
“In terms of my own performance, I believe I’ve played well, although I wish I’d had more minutes on the pitch.
“Whenever I was on the field, I think I delivered what was expected from me to help the team succeed.”
Fred has gained only one trophy at United over the previous 5 years.