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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Jamie Jackson

‘I want to be important’: Fred to discuss Manchester United future with Ten Hag

Manchester United’s Fred applauds fans after the FA Cup final against Manchester City.
Fred played the full 90 minutes in Manchester United’s FA Cup final defeat by Manchester City. Photograph: Ash Donelon/Manchester United/Getty Images

Fred has admitted he may leave Manchester United this summer, with the midfielder planning to discuss his future with Erik ten Hag, the club, and his family in the close season.

Ten Hag said in December that United had triggered a one-year extension in Fred’s contract, taking the expiry of his deal with the club to June 2024. Yet speaking about his future after United’s defeat against Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday, 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 holidays’ time and a good opportunity to rest.

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