Manchester United's 2025-26 Salary Roster Places Bruno Fernandes Among the Top Wage-Earners at Old Trafford
Manchester United, under the management of Ruben Amorim, are gearing up for a fresh start in the 2025/26 season. The team, which finished a disappointing 15th in the Premier League during the previous campaign, is aiming to bounce back with a revamped squad and new strategies.
In the upcoming season opener against Arsenal at Old Trafford on August 17, the predicted starting lineup for Manchester United includes:
- Altay Bayindir in goal, with Andre Onana's readiness to be confirmed (Bayindir earns £35,000 per week)
- A defensive line featuring Yoro at right-center back, Matthijs de Ligt in the center, and either Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, or Ayden Heaven on the left (Maguire and Shaw earn £120,000 per week, while Heaven, Fredricson, and Amass earn £5,000 per week when confirmed)
- Wing-backs Diogo Dalot on the right and Patrick Dorgu on the left (Dalot and Dorgu earn £85,000 per week each)
- A midfield consisting of Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, and Manuel Ugarte, with Ugarte potentially partnering Fernandes but Casemiro being the likely choice (Casemiro is the highest-paid player at Manchester United, earning £350,000 per week; Fernandes earns £300,000 per week, making him the second-highest-paid player, while Ugarte earns £120,000 per week)
- An attacking trio of Bryan Mbeumo, Mason Mount, and Matheus Cunha supporting new signing Benjamin Sesko in a revamped forward line (Mbeumo, Mount, and Cunha earn undisclosed amounts, while Sesko is expected to be the starting striker)
Rasmus Hojlund, another forward, is not expected to start as Sesko is favored for the striker role. The forward line is expected to be substantially changed with new signings Sesko, Mbeumo, and Cunha, while Hojlund may be looking for playing time elsewhere.
Ruben Amorim has also brought changes to the team, appointing a leadership group within the squad to help guide the team through the upcoming season. Notable absences from the team include Jadon Sancho, Tyrell Malacia, Alejandro Garnacho, and Antony, who are likely to leave the club.
Manchester United lost the Europa League final to Tottenham in the 2024/25 season, marking a disappointing end to a challenging campaign. The new season presents an opportunity for the team to turn things around and reclaim their former glory. With a new manager, a revamped squad, and a fresh start, Manchester United fans are hopeful for a successful 2025/26 season.
- Ruben Amorim, in an effort to reclaim Manchester United's former glory, has introduced a leadership group within the squad for the 2025/26 season.
- The expected European news for Manchester United this season includes their participation in the Premier League, with their opener against Arsenal set for August 17 at Old Trafford.
- In sport's biggest European leagues, Manchester United's football squad will be featuring news signings Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo, and Matheus Cunha in a revamped forward line.
- Despite Manchester United's disappointing 15th place finish in the Premier League's 2024/25 season, European football fans eagerly anticipate their return to the pitch in the upcoming 2025/26 season under the management of Ruben Amorim.
