Bruno Fernandes has reacted to reports regarding offers for him from Saudi Arabia, stressing that he is happy at Manchester United.
Fernandes, who is the captain of the Red Devils, has always been a subject of interest from clubs across the world due to his immense qualities on the football pitch.
Reports that emanated recently linking the Portuguese to a potential move to Saudi Arabia have generated lots of reactions across social media.
Several high-profile players both young and old have moved to Saudi Arabia in the past 12 months, as the Saudi Pro League continues its football revolution.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Neymar, Sadio Mane, and N’Golo Kante to name a few are players that have moved to Saudi Arabia in the past 12 months.
Bruno Fernandes was said to also be in the eye of some clubs in Saudi Arabia, looking to bolster their squad for the coming years.
The 29-year-old has been linked with an astonishing €100 million move to Saudi Arabia, a move that is admittedly enticing.
However, Fernandes says he is focused on Manchester United, and he prefers to concentrate primarily on his targets.
What Bruno Fernandes has to say about Saudi links
Bruno Fernandes said: “I’m happy where I am, I’m focused on Manchester United”.
“I don’t look at rumors and also I don’t pay attention to them. Today, it’s very easy to spread rumors in the press. I prefer to concentrate on my goals”.
Manchester United have had a poor start to the season, and as such, the Portuguese midfielder’s reign as captain hasn’t gone smoothly.
The former Sporting Lisbon man has been criticized heavily by several individuals for not having the qualities to be captain of the Red Devils.
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has even had a go at Bruno Fernandes, requesting for the captaincy role to be withdrawn from him.
Fernandes joined the Old Trafford club from Sporting Lisbon on January 29, 2020, for a fee of €65 million.
The Portugal international has been outstanding since joining Manchester United, but the 2023/24 season hasn’t gone well so far.
Bruno Fernandes has carried the team through difficult times on many occasions, scoring crucial goals and providing match-winning performances.
Bruno Fernandes Manchester United stats
The 29-year-old has scored 68 goals and provided 57 assists in 202 appearances for Manchester United across all competitions.
He has lifted only one silverware since joining the Red Devils, winning the Carabao Cup in February 2023.
Fernandes is one of the best midfielders in the world, as his creative abilities are unmatched by many.
Bruno Fernandes has played for several clubs so far in his career, including; Udinese, Sampdoria, and Sporting Lisbon.
The midfielder has scored 151 goals and provided 126 assists in 502 appearances so far in his career.
Internationally, Fernandes has scored 18 goals and provided 18 assists in 62 appearances across all competitions.
