BRUNO FERNANDES is reportedly OPEN to a move to Saudi Arabia… but not until the end of the season.
Manchester United captain Fernandes has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford all summer after seemingly to open the door to leaving in the wake of United’s Europa League final defeat.
In a post-match interview after the horror loss to Spurs, Bruno said: “I understand if the club wanted to cash in on me.”
And it is understood Fernandes’ agent, Miguel Pinho, flew to Riyadh for talks.
Fernandes, 30, however, ultimately turned down a massive £200MILLION contract to from Al-Hilal to stay put in Manchester.
United and Fernandes have since made a very uninspiring start to the new season, with a home defeat to Arsenal followed by a disappointing draw with Fulham.
And SunSport revealed Al-Hilal’s Saudi rivals Al-Ittihad are poised to make their own mega offer.
But it appears Fernandes will again snub a move.
That’s according to the Mail Online, who claim Fernandes will not agree to a move until after next summer’s World Cup
However, he would thereafter be open to a new project and would consider a move to Saudi, MLS, or one of Europe’s major leagues.
The Portuguese star would have one-year left on his contract as he approaches 32 years of age.
At this stage in his career, a generational wealth-securing move could appeal to the United star.
Fernandes confirmed the Saudi interest earlier this month, when he said: “‘It was a very ambitious proposal. The president was a fantastic person, but I haven’t fulfilled my dreams here yet.”
“Obviously, I know it was tough on the club to decide that because it was a big amount of money that the club hasn’t got probably since Cristiano [Ronaldo] left, he was the last one where they got so much money for a player.”
‘I think I can still give something to the club. I think I’m still in a position where I’m helpful, so the thing for me is that I will be here until the club decides that “Bruno, it’s time to go”.
The mouthwatering scenario of playing alongside Ronaldo at club level with Al-Nassr could be too good to pass up on for Fernandes.
