Bruno Fernandes to Stay at Manchester United Despite Al Hilal Interest
Manchester United are confident that Bruno Fernandes will remain at the club this summer, despite interest from Al Hilal, according to sources close to the situation.
The Saudi Pro League team had been exploring the possibility of signing the Portuguese midfielder, seeking a star signing before the FIFA Club World Cup.
Sources indicate that Al Hilal was willing to offer around 100 million pounds sterling for Fernandes, in addition to a salary package that would significantly increase his earnings.However, United believe that the 30-year-old player has decided to stay at Old Trafford, where he has a contract until 2027.
Bruno Fernandes, awarded Manchester United’s Player of the Year this season, a bright spot in a difficult campaign.
Sources in Saudi Arabia revealed that Al Hilal was confident that their offer would be accepted by United, given the financial difficulties of the Premier League club.
They hadn’t planned to make a formal offer until Fernandes gave the go-ahead, and now they know that, after speaking with his family, he has decided not to proceed with the negotiations.
The coach, Ruben Amorim, made it clear to Fernandes, both publicly and privately, that he wanted him to be a key piece in the team’s reconstruction at Old Trafford. Fernandes scored 19 goals and played 57 matches in all competitions last season. Only goalkeeper André Onana played more minutes in the Premier League.It’s the second consecutive summer in which Fernandes rejects offers from other clubs.
Last year, there was interest from Saudi Arabia and Bayern Munich before Fernandes signed a new long-term contract with United in August.
