After a resurgent second half of the 2025-26 campaign, United secured a third-place finish, ensuring a return to the Champions League for the upcoming season. For Fernandes, returning to Europe’s top table is essential for both the club’s prestige and his own personal ambitions as one of the world’s leading creative midfielders.
“Of course, being in the Champions League, it’s the most important competition, let’s say, the competition where you can play against the most important teams in the world, in Europe,” Fernandes added. “And it’s something that I want to do, and I want to be at that level to play against the best and show that I can be at their level.”
