Bruno Fernandes has once again been linked with a big-money move to Saudi Arabia, but the Manchester United captain has reiterated his desire to stay at Old Trafford
Bruno Fernandes has revealed that next summer's World Cup played no part in his decision to stay at Manchester United. The Red Devils captain was linked to a big-money move to Saudi Arabia during the summer but the midfielder insists that his only thought was to stick with his current club, even in light of fresh rumours.
Potential bids from Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad have been speculated upon, but the Portugal international remains committed to at least another year at Old Trafford. Fernandes, 31, has two seasons left on his contract, with an option to extend for a further 12 months, and he remains a key player for Ruben Amorim.
In June, Fernandes revealed that the president of Al-Hilal called him over a deal. The Saudi side were said to be willing to cough up a £300million package - £100m for United and a £200m contract for the playmaker.
The former Sporting star has endured a mixed season thus far after two penalty misses, but was a rare plus in a dismal 2024-25 season at Old Trafford. Fernandes still has two goals to his name this term, however.
And ahead of Portugal's World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland, the midfielder addressed the speculation surrounding his future. Fernandes gave a simple answer on his decision to stay with United.
"I didn't close the door on moving to Saudi Arabia because of the World Cup," he stated. "That was never in my mind. I wanted to stay at Manchester United, and the club wanted me to stay. That's all there is to it."
Fernandes refused to engage in conversation over the possibility of departing next summer. Nothing appears imminent for the moment.
"That's an impossible scenario to imagine, because it's nothing that's been discussed with me," he said. "When it was discussed with me, I spoke openly with you at a press conference before a Nations League match.
"I like to enjoy the moment, and the most important thing for me now is representing the national team, because it's a source of enormous pride to be able to play tomorrow [Saturday], and I still don't know if I'll play, let alone if I'll leave Manchester United in a year.
"I'm happy where I am; otherwise, I wouldn't have stayed, but it's something that doesn't affect me."
Fernandes will hope to start Portugal's World Cup qualifying clash against the Republic of Ireland on Saturday evening. The Nations League champions hold a perfect record so far in Group F after wins over Armenia and Hungary to open their campaign to reach North America next summer.
"We have to take it game by game, even though we know we want to reach the World Cup as quickly as possible," the 31-year-old told Channel 11 via O Jogo. "Our main goal is to win every game, and we’re focused on that, knowing that the dream of the World Cup is always present.
"Since I was little, I've dreamed of winning the World Cup, and it’s not just my dream, it's the dream of all Portuguese people. First, we’ll do everything we can to be there, and then we'll do everything we can to make that dream come true."
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WARREN huhhifHuuututurahtfh
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WARREN bru.n No I don't know how people reacted. I always say it. If people movies complete nonsense, I know we can pay better, I want listen to me, dumb post it that one think about what we are doing training right? I already said it, you listen to me, get the ball for the goalkeeper, right, don't c*** it up, hang on thinking, you guys remember, Telly in the mill bum bum bum right, 21 t**, right up and that bum bum bum bum right? I already told you that telling it brothel, slow down, got it slow down like memory that you don't want to make you see what we can do, make sure that they don't get enough You mean it won't be open for the ball player like we're used to play football. Thank you for Tania, Bruno thrown down. Look up here, got it. Look that week, look down the f****** ball, don't remember my told it in Perry football and we always did go up front book, you know, when you get the front that we bring the pool you sent you, keep the get the ball kiss the book. Give it the good night and give it the burden. Only ping pink bring it a pink and a ping or a pain, it or pain it up. Okay, just look up-and-down the score, got it got it, Bruno focus on the phone. You're a captain among you, we love you right well. Focus on this s***, don't f*** that, don't get the book, give it the give it to give it to Gran item, bring it up.And when he's pretend you're taking the ball and pretending you're going to put like a really good game, right, go do the meat and keep me look at the ball.You're yeah, look, try and look at me close it now, but then close the ball.But ten , you're playing game like five or a bum , my hurrying , a mill , you in front can I tell this wee , look at me , put my here down , keep the bulls straight down , ok
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The bruno level , a joke bit two person into a cat against his buses are dome
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Are you big pilot? Hey Bruno, Hey, f*** y**, f*** y** b****, he'll f****** that Brown. Take care, my friend. See you soon. Take it easy, dude Don't mind, be a f****** winner. Hi, be yeah, no, don't no, no, don't you know, don't you know, don't Emma boyfriend, Hebrew north take a crandos La Billa. Czen, cenes, let's do it. Come on, bring on it, they'll f*** their a**
Mula0777
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I hope Bruno plays until 35 at utd
Same way you hope we don’t win a single trophy rubbish
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Deep down this guy knows he’s playing us with all this fucking fans saying we wouldn’t be were we are right now if it wasn’t for Bruno 💩 deep down this guy knows he’s just a talkative even Haaland do not get the attention United give to Bruno especially the fans. Since Fergie left, every season has been our worst but you see some dumb fans saying we wouldn’t be were we are if it wasn’t for Bruno
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Aung
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adedefender
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That harmless but deadly looking captain
RoshanNemchand
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bruno should go
Kkrexuke
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I hope Bruno plays until 35 at utd