Revealed: The Cost Of Signing Alvaro Fernandez Through Buy-back Clause For Man United
Alvaro Fernandez’ stunning form at Benfica has thrust him into the spotlight this season and with Manchester United struggling at left-back, the irony couldn’t be clearer.
Manchester United’s left-back position has become a perpetual headache, with Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia struggling to shake off persistent injury issues.
The duo’s constant absences have left United scrambling for solutions, with the team often forced to deploy makeshift options. The last time United fielded a natural left-back in their starting XI feels like a distant memory.
Shaw’s calf problems and Malacia’s various setbacks have raised concerns about their long-term durability. United’s inability to field a consistent left-back has disrupted their defensive rhythm and exposed vulnerabilities.
Therefore, Man Utd’s Fernandez buy-back clause has been at the forefront of transfer rumours, especially with Fernandez drawing interest from Real Madrid and Barcelona, among others.
Manchester United Buy-back Clause on Alvaro Fernandez
Manchester United possess a significant £25 million advantage in re-signing left-back Alejandro Fernandez from Benfica.
The Portuguese club’s release clause for Fernandez stands at approximately £42 million. However, United’s buy-back clause, negotiated in the original sale, reduces the price by £25 million.
en Hag has confirmed United’s buy-back clause, insisting that the club is assessing Fernandez’s situation at Benfica.
He refuted suggestions that United made a mistake, stressing that a permanent sale is what he needed to take the next step in his career.
He said: “I think the process is perfect. We loaned him to Preston, he got back, then we loaned him to Granada, he didn’t play so much there, and of course we, all the time, observed him and now we had the opportunity to sell him.
“But we have a buy-back [clause] so we have control of the situation, I think that’s what he needed. From Preston, then go to La Liga, go to Portugal [with Benfica], every time stepping up to a higher club and a better league.
“Now we have to see and assess the situation if he can be an option for us. But playing at Man United is not so easy, playing in the Premier League for Manchester United is not so easy.
