Bruno Fernandes ‘proposal’ was rejected by Manchester United board
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Bruno Fernandes’ offer to pay for staff perks for last season’s FA Cup final was rejected by Manchester United’s hierarchy, according to reports. Erik ten Hag’s side beat Manchester City in May with goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo sealing a 2-1 victory at Wembley.
![[File photo dated 25-05-2024 of Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes and manager Erik ten Hag with the FA Cup trophy. Manchester United won the FA Cup after beating Manchester City 2-1 in the final at Wembley. Issue date: Thursday December 12, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SPORT Christmas May. Photo credit should read John Walton/PA Wire.]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SEI_232930413-df6a.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
However, in the build-up to the final, staff were left dismayed after INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s cost-cutting saw the removal of several employee benefits for the game. For previous finals, United’s staff members had received multiple tickets for friends and family, food and accommodation, plus travel to the stadium.
However, those benefits were scrapped, with all staff members and directors gifted just one ticket, while they were also required to pay for their own transport – a £20 return fare – for a coach to Wembley. According to The Athletic, Fernandes was ‘taken aback’ by United’s cost-cutting measure for the final and offered to pay for the staff benefits out of his own pocket.
But the report claims that United’s board rejected Fernandes’ proposal. United currently sit 13th in the Premier League following their 3-0 defeat at home to Bournemouth on Sunday. Ruben Amorim’s side travel to face Wolves on Boxing Day and the Portuguese admits his side are in a ‘very difficult moment’ after their latest loss was greeted with boos by supporters at Old Trafford.
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