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Fulham Stand Firm on Muniz Amid Leeds Interest

Fulham have no intention of entertaining offers for Rodrigo Muniz this summer, despite interest from Leeds United. According to Sky Sports News’ Lyall Thomas, the 24-year-old striker remains a key part of Marco Silva’s plans heading into the new season.

Muniz has one year left on his current deal, with Fulham holding an option to extend it by another year, effectively keeping him at Craven Cottage until 2026. Club sources maintain he is “not for sale”, and any advances will be firmly rebuffed.

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His presence in Silva’s system has grown steadily over the last campaign, and with Fulham expected to resist a major squad overhaul, the Brazilian forward is viewed as a core component of their attacking structure.

While Leeds are believed to admire the player’s profile, Fulham’s stance is categoric and consistent.

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This is exactly the kind of news Fulham fans needed. Rodrigo Muniz came into his own last season, showing not just the physical edge and goal threat they hoped for but also an increasingly mature understanding of the role Marco Silva expects from his central striker.

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There’s a pattern we’ve seen too often at Fulham — a promising player hits form and is swiftly linked with a move away. This time, however, the club are holding their ground early. That’s not just a show of strength, it’s a statement of ambition.

Muniz is still developing, and his best years are ahead of him. With Aleksandar Mitrović long gone, this is his opportunity to fully lead the line in the Premier League. Continuity matters, especially in attack, and Fulham need to build around players like him, not cash in prematurely.

Keeping Muniz signals that Silva is being backed to push for another stable top-flight campaign. Fans should be encouraged that key decisions are being made with the long-term project in mind.