‘We’ll see’ – Fred worried about Manchester United future

Manchester United midfielder Fred has admitted he would have to leave the club after being restricted to a secondary role in the team under Erik ten Hag.

Manchester United were denied FA Cup success on Saturday, with Ilkay Gundogan’s brace bringing Pep Guardiola’s side one step closer to a historic treble.

Fred, who started the game at Wembley and had a performance to forget, has now hinted that he may leave the club during the summer transfer window, expressing his dissatisfaction with the paucity of starts he has had for the Red Devils this season.

“I still don’t know, I have to talk with my family, I still have one year left in my contract here,” the Brazilian said when quizzed about his future at the club.

“Now it’s holiday time and a good opportunity to rest. I’ll talk to my staff, to the club, and see what is everyone’s decision. I do have to talk with Ten Hag as well, he’s the manager and the conversation has to involve everyone.

“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.”

Under Erik ten Hag, who signed Casemiro and Christian Eriksen last summer, Fred has been in and out of the team this season. Last year, the Red Devils activated a one-year extension in the 30-year-old’s contract to protect his transfer worth, and it has been rumoured that they may cash in when the market reopens.