Bruno Fernandes is reportedly mulling over leaving Manchester United, and a move to MLS appeals to the 30-year-old Portuguese international.
According to a report by Caught Offside, Bruno Fernandes faces an uncertain future at Manchester United. The Portuguese international has been a target for several overseas clubs in the summer transfer window, with many big-spending Saudi Pro League giants failing in their efforts to sign him in the summer transfer window.
Recent reports have linked the Manchester United captain with Al-Ittihad, and he demanded an annual salary of €40 million to move to the Saudi Pro League. However, while a Saudi deal has not materialised, Fernandes is mulling over leaving Manchester United, with MLS emerging as an appealing destination.
Bruno Fernandes and his Manchester United career so far
Bruno Fernandes has been one of the best players in the world since joining Manchester United from Sporting CP in a deal worth €55 million in January 2020. The 30-year-old playmaker hit the ground running at Old Trafford, and he has been a pivotal figure for the struggling Premier League giants, despite their inconsistencies in the last half a decade.
The Portuguese international has turned out nearly 300 times thus far for Manchester United while amassing 98 goals and 86 assists. Meanwhile, Fernandes has been Manchester United’s club captain since the 2023/24 season, with Erik ten Hag handing him the additional responsibility after stripping the role from Harry Maguire.
What next?
While Bruno Fernandes has been brilliant for Manchester United, his long-term future has been uncertain throughout the summer transfer window amid his links with Saudi Pro League clubs. Al-Hilal pursued him for several weeks, and they wanted to submit a record fee to secure his services.
Since then, Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad have shown interest in the former Sporting CP captain, who demanded an annual salary of €40 million to move to the Saudi Pro League. While a deal has not materialised, Ruben Amorim has been adamant about keeping Fernandes at Manchester United beyond the summer transfer window.
However, the latest update has brought concerning news for Manchester United fans, as the 30-year-old Portuguese international is mulling over a departure, with a move to MLS appealing to him. But a summer move to MLS will not materialise, as the transfer window shut down a week ago. Meanwhile, it will be surprising to see the Manchester United captain move to the Saudi Pro League this summer.