BRUNO FERNANDES is reportedly OPEN to a move to Saudi Arabia… but not until the end of the season.
Manchester United captain Fernandes has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford all summer after seemingly to open the door to leaving in the wake of United’s Europa League final defeat.
GettyBruno Fernandes, 30, is open to leaving Manchester United next summer.[/caption]
In a post-match interview after the horror loss to Spurs, Bruno said: “I understand if the club wanted to cash in on me.”
And it is understood Fernandes’ agent, Miguel Pinho, flew to Riyadh for talks.
Fernandes, 30, however, ultimately turned down a massive £200MILLION contract to from Al-Hilal to stay put in Manchester.
United and Fernandes have since made a very uninspiring start to the new season, with a home defeat to Arsenal followed by a disappointing draw with Fulham.
And SunSport revealed Al-Hilal’s Saudi rivals Al-Ittihad are poised to make their own mega offer.
But it appears Fernandes will again snub a move.
That’s according to the Mail Online, who claim Fernandes will not agree to a move until after next summer’s World Cup
However, he would thereafter be open to a new project and would consider a move to Saudi, MLS, or one of Europe’s major leagues.
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The Portuguese star would have one-year left on his contract as he approaches 32 years of age.
At this stage in his career, a generational wealth-securing move could appeal to the United star.
Fernandes confirmed the Saudi interest earlier this month, when he said: “‘It was a very ambitious proposal. The president was a fantastic person, but I haven’t fulfilled my dreams here yet.”
“Obviously, I know it was tough on the club to decide that because it was a big amount of money that the club hasn’t got probably since Cristiano [Ronaldo] left, he was the last one where they got so much money for a player.”
‘I think I can still give something to the club. I think I’m still in a position where I’m helpful, so the thing for me is that I will be here until the club decides that “Bruno, it’s time to go”.
The mouthwatering scenario of playing alongside Ronaldo at club level with Al-Nassr could be too good to pass up on for Fernandes.
