Manchester United has faced its share of struggles, stretching back to last season. Through all the ups and downs, one player consistently shines: Bruno Fernandes. He’s truly a fan favorite. Supporters across the board agree on his value. The Portuguese international midfielder has delivered great individual performances since he first stepped onto the Old Trafford pitch.
That strong play makes him a hot commodity. English sports reports suggest it will be extremely tough for club management to turn away interest from Saudi Arabian clubs. These clubs are keen to sign Fernandes, whose current contract ends in June 2027. That leaves him with about a year and a half left on his deal.
This Wednesday, ‘talkSPORT’ revealed some big news. Three major Saudi clubs are very interested in bringing Bruno Fernandes over at the end of the current season. One of these clubs is Al Nassr. Jorge Jesus manages the team, which also features Cristiano Ronaldo and João Félix. Another suitor is Al Ittihad. Sérgio Conceição now coaches them, and their roster includes Portuguese international Danilo Pereira and young Roger Fernandes. Then there’s Al Hilal, home to João Cancelo and Rúben Neves.
The Saudi teams are circling, and United has set its price. The same source claims that United’s bosses have decided on a minimum transfer fee. They will let their captain leave next summer if an offer meets their demand. That figure is reportedly fixed at £60 million. This translates to about €70 million at today’s exchange rate.
Bruno Fernandes has been a Manchester United man for five and a half seasons. ‘Transfermarkt’ currently values him at €50 million. The number 8 jersey wearer joined the club during the 2019/20 season, coming from Sporting. Since then, he has played 298 matches for the English giant. He has an impressive record, scoring 100 goals and assisting 84 others.