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Man United Captain, Bruno Fernandes Rejects Lucrative Saudi Move

Man United Captain, Bruno Fernandes Rejects Lucrative Saudi Move
  • PublishedJune 3, 2025

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has rejected an offer to ply his trade in Saudi Arabia, according to Italian sports journalist and football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

The 30-year-old Portuguese opted to stay in Europe despite a significant contract proposal from Al-Hilal.

“Despite crazy contract proposal from the Saudi Pro League club, Bruno Fernandes wants to continue playing football in Europe,” Romano wrote Tuesday on X.

“Man United Captain wants to play at top level in Europe. Decision made.”

Rumour swelled over the weekend that the Portuguese may ditch Old Trafford for Saudi Arabia, with Al Hilal said nike air force 1 07 black cool grey racer blue white to offer more than £100M for his services.

Fernandes’s staying is good news for Manchester United fans, who will be hoping that the club will have a better outing in the upcoming season after finishing 15th during the just-concluded season.