Bruno Fernandes has revealed that he would have understood if Manchester United had chosen to sell him to Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal in June. The Portuguese midfielder was offered a lucrative contract worth £700,000 per week, with Al-Hilal prepared to pay £100 million for the United captain.
Fernandes spent several days considering the proposal with his family before ultimately rejecting it. He acknowledged the financial pressure on United, noting that the offer was the largest the club had received since Cristiano Ronaldo's departure. 'I know for the club it was tough to decide,' Fernandes told Sky Sports.
The 30-year-old cited unfinished business at Old Trafford as his primary reason for staying. 'I haven't fulfilled my dreams here yet,' he said. 'I think I can still give something to the club. I will be here until the club decides it's time to go.'
Despite United's poor season, finishing 15th in the Premier League and losing the Europa League final, Fernandes contributed 19 goals and 19 assists in 57 appearances. He has two years left on his current contract, worth around £300,000 per week, with a club option for a 12-month extension.
