Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes could be set for a mega-money departure from Old Trafford as Al-Hilal attempt to persuade the Portugal star to complete a transfer
Manchester United supporters have been left convinced that Bruno Fernandes is on his way OUT following a social media post from the club captain. Fernandes appeared to drop a hint over his future by delivering a cryptic message on his Instagram.
The United talisman, who has offered a rare spark of life for the club in a dismal season, is understood to have been set a deadline by Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal to decide over a switch. The Middle East club are willing to pay £100million to land Fernandes in addition to a package worth a reported £200million over three years for the player.
On more than one occasion, Fernandes has noted he would leave Old Trafford if United desire his departure to cash in. And now he has posted Portuguese quote on his social media account on Saturday afternoon which translates to: “If you tried and failed, congratulations! There are people who don't even try.”
In the current climate, it certainly could be taken that the 30-year-old may have given up on his attempts to find success with the 13-times Premier League champions. Fernandes' agent, Miguel Pinho, has been in Riyadh for talks there is said to be growing optimism that a deal could be achieved.
United boss Ruben Amorim has indicated that he would like the midfielder to stay, and hinted that his captain would also like to remain. Asked if the Portugal midfielder had played his final game for the club, the 40-year-old responded: “I don’t think so. I don’t know for sure, nobody knows, but I don’t think so.
"I think he’s seeing us taking some actions to change things and that’s all he asks. I think he wants to stay. He is saying no to a lot of things, but that shows he wants to win. He’s really young, he’s really good, he needs to be in the best league in the world.”
But those words have not offered enough confidence for supporters amid Fernandes' latest action. A number believe the veteran will soon make his exit.
"He’s gone," said one fan on X. "Been agreed for days now. Dont blame him tho. Why would he want to stay with these lot. He Deserves better! We will miss him hugely n his doubters will regret ever doubting him."
"He's gone. He tried at Utd. Failed," added another. "He's saying he's moving on. It's done."
One supporter on Reddit agreed: "He’s gone. Tried but couldn’t save the club."
Another added: "He’s leaving. He tried his very best throughout his time with us, and gave it his all, but it wasn’t enough. And there are many our players who didn’t even try, or give it their all, or did their best, or display the same commitment and drive that he has."
‘Well, it was a privilege watching you play cap. I think this might be it," said a further reddit user.
"Sounds like he’s leaving," another said. "Nothing wrong with providing his family with generational wealth. Who knows, this might be a blessing in disguise."
United legend Paul Scholes believes the Red Decils have to take the offer. The former midfielder believes that Fernandes' departure could aid Amorim in some respects.
"They are talking about £100m for him, Man United cannot say no to that," he told The Overlap Fan Debate. "I know he has been brilliant and carried the team on his back, but where does he actually play, what is his position?
"Do you see him as a number 10? Do you see him as a holding midfielder? He almost confuses the whole system. I mean, he has been brilliant, don’t get me wrong. But when you’re getting £100m for him, you snap your hands and take it."