- The Saudi team is said to have proposed an astonishing £700,000-a-week salary plus a £100 million transfer fee to lure the Portuguese midfielder to their league.
- In the last season, he achieved 19 goals and provided 19 assists across all competitions, which earned him the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award for a record-equalling fourth time.
Manchester United's captain, Bruno Fernandes, has declined a highly lucrative offer from Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal, reaffirming his dedication to the Premier League club.
The Saudi team is said to have proposed an astonishing £700,000-a-week salary plus a £100 million transfer fee to lure the Portuguese midfielder to their league.
Despite the attractive financial terms, Fernandes, 30, opted to stay at Old Trafford, stressing his ambition to compete at the highest level of European football.
His choice was influenced by personal family considerations and his goal to be part of the 2026 World Cup.
Fernandes' agent, Miguel Pinho, had talks with Al Hilal executives in Riyadh, but the midfielder ultimately turned them down.
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United's manager, Ruben Amorim, expressed his desire to keep Fernandes, noting his crucial role in the club's rebuilding phase.
Since his arrival at Manchester United in 2020, Fernandes has become a key player, making 290 appearances and scoring 98 goals.
In the last season, he achieved 19 goals and provided 19 assists across all competitions, which earned him the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award for a record-equalling fourth time.
With his contract set to run until 2027, along with an option for an additional year, Fernandes' choice to remain highlights his commitment to Manchester United's quest for success.
While he is open to possibilities in the future, his primary focus is on achieving further triumphs with the Red Devils.
