Bruno Fernandes has revealed he turned down a huge money move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal because he still wants to play “at the highest level” and fight for major titles with Manchester United.
The Saudi Pro League side were prepared to offer Manchester United a massive £100 million transfer fee for Fernandes, as well as triple his current wages — a deal that could have earned him around £200 million over three years.
Despite the offer being incredibly tempting and positive talks taking place over the weekend, Fernandes has made it clear that his heart remains at Old Trafford. The 30-year-old midfielder is determined to continue leading United and prove himself on the biggest stages in world football.
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes recently suggested that the club should accept a £100 million offer from Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal for captain Bruno Fernandes. Scholes argued that such a substantial fee for a 30-year-old player, especially after a challenging season, would be a prudent financial decision for the club.
However, Fernandes has reportedly turned down the lucrative offer, which included a weekly wage of £600,000, expressing his desire to continue competing at the highest level in Europe. Discussions with Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim and his family influenced his decision to remain at Old Trafford. ([thetimes.co.uk][1], [talksport.com][2])
Fernandes’ commitment to the club is seen as a significant morale boost as United aim to rebuild under Amorim’s leadership. Despite a disappointing 2024/25 season, Fernandes delivered an impressive personal performance, scoring 19 goals and providing 19 assists in 60 matches. ([talksport.com][2])
While Scholes’ perspective highlights the financial benefits of such a transfer, Fernandes’ decision underscores his dedication to Manchester United’s future ambitions.
[1]: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/bruno-fernandes-man-united-saudi-transfer-news-0dszm5x87?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Bruno Fernandes rejected £600k-a-week Saudi deal after Ruben Amorim plea”[2]: https://talksport.com/football/3260062/bruno-fernandes-explains-al-hilal-manchester-united-stay-reject-offer/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Bruno Fernandes explains key reason for staying at Manchester United and rejecting ‘easy move’ to Saudi Arabia”
