Bruno Fernandes breaks silence on £200million Al-Hilal transfer snub and reveals Man Utd were ready to sell him
BRUNO FERNANDES has broken his silence on his decision to snub a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia in favour of remaining at Manchester United.
The Red Devils captain has turned down the chance to more than triple his wages after he was approached by Saudi Pro League outfit Al Hilal about a summer switch.
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Bruno Fernandes has broken his silence on his Al Hilal transfer snub
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Fernandes, 30, has now revealed that he rejected the move following a call from the Al Hilal president and a chat with United boss Ruben Amorim.
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'I spoke to Amorim. He asked me not to go. Manchester United didn't want to sell me. And they don't need the money.
"But if I had wanted to leave, they would have made it happen'.
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Fernandes had been given a one week deadline by Saudi officials to mull over a three-year tax-free contract worth £200million.
The Portuguese playmaker is thought to be keen to remain at the top level in Europe and doesn't see Al Hilal as the right move for his career.
Fernandes' current terms at Old Trafford run until the summer of 2027.
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