Bruno Fernandes’ commitment to Manchester United should never be questioned again.
The 2024/25 campaign was the worst Premier League season on record for Manchester United, but it could have been a whole lot worse without club captain Bruno Fernandes.
Fernandes was named United’s Player of the Year after scoring 19 goals and assisting 19 across all competitions.
Saudi club Al-Hilal held talks with Fernandes over a potential £100 million move and Fernandes’ agent agreed terms before the 30-year-old stepped in and made his final decision.
On Tuesday it was confirmed that Fernandes rejected Al-Hilal’s approach, meaning he will stay with United for the 2025-26 campaign.
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Bruno Fernandes silences Roy Keane ‘imposter’ criticism
While United fans are delighted at Fernandes staying, former captain Roy Keane has been nothing but critical of the Portuguese midfielder.
Earlier this season, Keane called Fernandes an “imposter” during a fiery rant at United’s club captain.
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Keane questioned Fernandes’ leadership, but no one can question his commitment to the club’s success after he turned down an insanely lucrative contract from Saudi.
Al-Hilal were willing to pay £200m to Fernandes to lure him to Saudi, but he rejected their proposal to stay as part of Ruben Amorim’s project.
Fernandes is currently earning £300,000 per week at United, but Al-Hilal’s offer would have more than doubled his earnings as he enters the twilight years of his career.
Bruno Fernandes shows full faith in Ruben Amorim
After the Saudi interest became concrete, Amorim made it clear he wants to keep Fernandes and now his wish has come true.
Despite Fernandes being urged to leave United, he has stayed put at Old Trafford to help out Amorim’s rebuilding project.
Ultimately, Amorim wants to win the Premier League as United head coach and while that will take time, he needs players he can trust and Fernandes is at the very top of that list.
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Fernandes knows he might not be at United to see the results of Amorim’s long-term rebuild, but his loyalty to the Red Devils should be celebrated and rewarded.
Without Fernandes, United were at risk of relegation last season, and his contributions on and off the pitch are simply priceless.