Bruno Fernandes has posted a cryptic message on Instagram amid mounting speculation over a potential mega-money switch to Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia.
The Manchester United captain, who has just led the club on a post-season tour of Asia, shared an Instagram Story on Saturday afternoon that read in his native Portuguese: 'Whatever happens, happens for a reason. Trust the process.'
The post came just days after his agent, Miguel Pinho, held face-to-face talks with Al-Hilal officials at the Four Seasons hotel in Riyadh, in what was described by sources as a 'positive' meeting.
It emerged earlier this week that Fernandes had been handed a 72-hour deadline to respond to Al-Hilal's final 'take it or leave it' offer.
That deadline has now passed, but the outcome remains unclear.
Al-Hilal are said to have offered Fernandes a staggering financial package worth up to £200million over three years, including bonuses.
As part of the deal, the Saudi giants are prepared to quadruple Fernandes' current weekly wage of £280,000 to a tax-free sum of £700,000.
If the 30-year-old gives the green light then the Saudi club are expected to submit a formal bid in the region of £100m to United, who continue to insist they do not want to sell.
However, defeat to Tottenham in last week's Europa League final deprived United of Champions League football and an estimated £100m in revenue – intensifying the financial pressure at Old Trafford.
Speaking after the final, Fernandes himself acknowledged the possibility of a summer exit, saying: 'If the club thinks it's time to part ways because they want to do some cashing in, it is what it is.'
Al-Hilal are keen to sign the Portugal international in time for the expanded Club World Cup, which begins on June 14.
They have been drawn in Group H alongside European champions Real Madrid, Red Bull Salzburg and Mexican side Pachuca.
The_Red_DeviIs
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I forgive you.... May you find peace in that bitter heart.
Go eat a dickkk you putrid filth 🤮💩
MwenePuta
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Sorry I don’t talk football with plastic pieces of shit like you 💩💩💩
I forgive you.... May you find peace in that bitter heart.
The_Red_DeviIs
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You think so, because you are also clueless! He's the one who needs the money, not me! Man UTD will remain Man UTD, whether he leaves or doesn't! Do you see it now?
Sorry I don’t talk football with plastic pieces of shit like you 💩💩💩
MwenePuta
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Coming from a clueless plastic like you 🤡🤡🤡
You think so, because you are also clueless! He's the one who needs the money, not me! Man UTD will remain Man UTD, whether he leaves or doesn't! Do you see it now?
The_Red_DeviIs
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If Bruno decides to stay, he'll be the most clueless player!!!
Coming from a clueless plastic like you 🤡🤡🤡
The_Red_DeviIs
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if I was Bruno I would go
So happy you’re not 🤡
Kkrexuke
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I don't wish for Bruno to leave.best player for utd in the last 5 years and arguably top 5 in the league with his consistent goal and assist contribution. But 100M for utd for a 30yo and personally 200M for the player going into his 30s is a sweet sweet deal for all 3 sides. utd got their money for transfer, Bruno gets a big wage package before he retire in 5,6 time, and the Saudi club gets their player.
MwenePuta
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If Bruno decides to stay, he'll be the most clueless player!!!
Fanadlnouy
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if I was Bruno I would go
you are not Bruno..so you stay where your are ..
ziycnstuy
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no Bruno must help united Bruno is on balloon dor next year like Luka modric
Aaronsinte
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if I was Bruno I would go
vundeklmnt
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only Ahmad dallo is good the rest are average or below average players.So sell him n take the money.
vundeklmnt
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Take the $$$before it's too late.
Ripailnpsz
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we need the money
they are going to give you your share??
JoseVvume
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sacrifice is needed here ,do or die
lodeiotuyz
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We as united fans we nolonger have anything to offer the club is broke the players are lazy. Go and make your money.
jaybcklpyz
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go and be rewarded financially, because United has given up on you, your team mates are useless
Kambklps
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we need the money
retacdilpz
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Go and cash your money your teammates are not ready to help you z, we all Will Miss you good luck Fernandes
zebdeinouy
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His not going anywhere he stays
Qweko
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You are not the one that can change united, man go get the money.
elnjr
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get the money man