Bruno Fernandes has signed a new contract at Manchester United.
The Portuguese midfielder's new deal will keep him at the club until 2026, with the option to extend for a further year.
He told Man United's official website: “From the moment that I joined Manchester United, I have had a special relationship with the club and our amazing fans. I grew up watching this team, dreaming of getting the chance to play here one day. That dream is now a reality and an honour.
“Even after two years, it still feels amazing to step out at Old Trafford, to hear the fans sing my song and to score in front of the Stretford End. It is a true privilege to wear this shirt and to fight for our incredible club.
“There is so much more that I want to achieve here, and I know that is the same for the rest of the squad and staff. More than anything, we want to give the fans the success that they deserve.
“We have shared some great moments over the last years, but the best is yet to come from myself and this team.”
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Watford at Old Trafford on February 26, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)
Per the Times, Fernandes is now earning a cool £240,000-per-week, putting him among the club's top earners.
But how does that figure compare to other centre midfielders in the Premier League?
Using data provided by Spotrac, we've listed the 25 highest-paid centre midfielders in England's top tier below...
25. James Maddison - £110,000-per-week
24. Jorginho - £110,000-per-week
23. Andre Gomes - £112,212-per-week
=18. Donny van de Beek - £120,000-per-week
=18. Nemanja Matic - £120,000-per-week
=18. Fred - £120,000-per-week
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: Fred of Manchester United reacts during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on March 12, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
=18. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - £120,000-per-week
=18. Naby Keita - £120,000-per-week
17. Rodri - £121,154-per-week
=14. Ilkay Gundogan - £140,000-per-week
=14. James Milner - £140,000-per-week
=14. Jordan Henderson - £140,000-per-week
=10. Bernardo Silva - £150,000-per-week
=10. Fernandinho - £150,000-per-week
=10. Mateo Kovacic - £150,000-per-week
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05: Mateo Kovacic of Chelsea in action during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Chelsea and Plymouth Argyle at Stamford Bridge on February 05, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
=10. Kai Havertz - £150,000-per-week
9. Juan Mata - £160,000-per-week
8. Fabinho - £180,000-per-week
7. Saul Niguez - £198,269-per-week
=5. Thiago - £200,000-per-week
=5. Thomas Partey - £200,000-per-week
4. Bruno Fernandes - £240,000-per-week (per the Times)
=2. N'Golo Kante - £290,000-per-week
=2. Paul Pogba - £290,000-per-week
1. Kevin De Bruyne - £400,000-per-week
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City reacts during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Selhurst Park on March 14, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Fernandes is now the fourth highest-paid centre midfielder in the Premier League. Only Kante, Pogba and De Bruyne earn more than him.
The Portuguese was believed to be earning £180,000-per-week prior to signing his new deal, meaning he has leapfrogged Fabinho, Saul, Thiago and Partey.
Fernandes has been given a big pay-rise but he still earns considerably less than the Manchester City star.
Mata, despite playing a bit-part role for United, also makes the top 10, along with Havertz.
In total, six centre midfielders on the books of United make the top 25 (Pogba, Fernandes, Mata, Fred, Matic and Van de Beek).
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