The Manchester United skipper has spoken openly in an interview with Portuguese channel Canal 11
Bruno Fernandes
Bruno Fernandes in an interview with Portuguese channel, Canal 11
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Bruno Fernandes has spoken about his future, admitting he would like to experience the Spanish league and eventually return to Portugal, though he intends to stay at Manchester United for as long as he feels wanted. In an open interview with Portuguese channel Canal 11, Fernandes outlined his future ambitions.
"I want to stay at Manchester United as long as I feel desired," he said. "I would like to experience the Spanish league and fight for big titles in Italy. I have many connections to Italy… my daughter was born there.
"I've already thought about returning to Portugal… the first option would be Sporting. To be happy, like it was with Sporting. But I don’t want to ruin the image that was left. “But I don’t want to drag myself there, I want to add to it.
"And even try district football, at an advanced age. You play in the district for love, you feel different. I have friends in the district."
The 30-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Saudi Arabia. In the summer, Fernandes was courted by Al-Hilal but decided to reject the deal and stay at Old Trafford.
Al-Hilal were said to have offered Fernandes a staggering £700,000 per week, a deal that would have netted him close to £200 million over three years.
United, meanwhile, stood to collect £100million for their 31-year-old captain.
For the first time, the Portuguese playmaker has hinted that although Ruben Amorim was eager for him to remain, the club's hierarchy appeared more inclined to cash in.
Bruno Fernandes
Bruno Fernandes attracted interest from Saudi Arabia in the summer
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However, Fernandes' remarks stand in stark contrast to United's stance, with the club maintaining that they had assured Fernandes over the summer he was integral to their plans and not for sale.
The Portuguese captain is under contract at Old Trafford until the summer of 2027, and the club have the option to extend it for a further year.
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