Al Nassr Fail in Attempt to Sign Man Utd Captain Fernandes



 Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr recently reignited interest in Bruno Fernandes, but the Manchester United skipper firmly rebuffed any move—turning down even another Saudi approach and committing to staying at Old Trafford for the foreseeable future.

🔄 A Second Saudi Approach Rebuffed

Although Al-Hilal previously made a staggering £100 million bid and offered Fernandes a reported £700,000-per-week deal—only to be rejected—Al-Nassr also entered the fray. The club, now managed by Jorge Jesus (who once coached Fernandes at Sporting), was hopeful of reuniting the Portugal midfielder with Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Felix. However, Fernandes made it clear he had no intention of leaving, confirming he remained fully committed to Manchester United. 

🧭 Why He Chose to Stay

  • Fernandes turned down the Al‑Hilal offer after lengthy discussions with manager Rúben Amorim, his family, and the club—£100 million was on the table, but United wasn't interested in selling unless the player insisted. 

  • For Fernandes, ambition and top-level competition outweighed financial temptation. He chose to remain in Europe and continue competing at the highest level. 

  • Amorim echoed this sentiment, insisting Fernandes is a central figure in the rebuild and publicly reaffirming that the club wanted him to stay. 

🎯 Context: Bruno’s Role at United

  • The 30-year-old midfielder ended last season with 19 goals and 19 assists in 57 games—emerging as one of United’s few bright spots in a campaign that saw them finish 15th in the Premier League. 

  • Amorim is confident that new signings Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo (combined cost ~£133 million) will reduce Fernandes’ creative burden by providing alternate attacking options. 

⚖️ Strategic Implications for United

United’s financial and sporting future appears tied to Fernandes staying:

  • United don’t need a massive transfer fee and want continuity as part of their rebuild under Amorim.

  • While pundits and some outlets suggest that Fern­an­des might be a misfit in Amorim’s system—arguing his strengths are undermined by deeper midfield deployment—Manchester United have made it clear internally and publicly that he is not part of any exit strategy.

✅ Final Word: Fernandes Amid Saudi Interest

Bottom line:
Al Nassr’s attempt to lure Bruno Fernandes has been firmly shut down. The United captain has reaffirmed his allegiance, prioritizing sporting ambition and loyalty over salary. With Amorim building his vision around him and new attacking signings easing the creative load, Fernandes remains integral to Manchester United’s revival.

Stay tuned as Fernandes continues to lead the club into the 2025‑26 season—on and off the pitch.

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