Ruben Amorim Dismisses Reports of Bruno Fernandes Leaving Man United
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has dismissed speculation that midfield maestro Bruno Fernandes is on the brink of a sensational exit to the Saudi Pro League, following reports that Al-Hilal have tabled a staggering £100 million bid for the Portuguese international.
Speaking during a post-match conference on Friday, Amorim addressed the mounting rumours surrounding Fernandes’ future and the aggressive pursuit by Al-Hilal, one of the most financially powerful clubs in Saudi Arabia.
“I don’t think so. I don’t know for sure, nobody knows, but I don’t think so,” Amorim said when asked if United’s most recent game may have been Fernandes’s last in a red shirt. “I think he’s seeing us taking some actions to change all the things, and I think that is all that he asks.”
Amorim stressed that Fernandes, who has been a central figure at United since he arrived from Sporting Lisbon in 2020, remains fully committed to the club’s project.
“I think he wants to stay. He’s saying no to a lot of things, but it shows that he wants to win,” Amorim added. “I think he’s really young, he’s really good, he needs to be in the best league in the world.”
The statement reaffirms Fernandes’ dedication to the Premier League and his aspirations to achieve success at the highest level, amidst the ongoing Saudi football revolution that has seen big-name players lured with record-breaking wages.
When pressed on whether the massive financial offer from Al-Hilal might be too tempting for Manchester United to refuse, especially in light of the club’s financial restructuring and squad rebuilding, Amorim remained firm.
“Yes, we can find another way to win money,” he said succinctly, brushing off the suggestion that the club would be dependent on mega-money sales to fund its transformation under his leadership.
Al-Hilal, who have already secured several European stars including Neymar and Sergej Milinković-Savić, are believed to have identified Fernandes as a marquee addition to their midfield, with reports suggesting personal terms involving an eye-watering salary had been floated to the player’s representatives.
But Amorim’s comments signal a strong intention to retain United’s key players, especially as the club aims to rebuild a title-challenging squad after recent years of underachievement.
The 29-year-old Fernandes has been one of United’s most consistent performers, wearing the captain’s armband and contributing both in goals and assists. His leadership and influence on and off the pitch have made him nearly indispensable to the club’s current setup.
As the Saudi transfer window remains open for longer than Europe’s, speculation is expected to persist in the coming days. However, Amorim’s public stance could indicate that United are willing to resist even the most lucrative offers if it means preserving the core of the team.
With Fernandes reportedly rejecting “a lot of things,” it appears that his heart still lies at Old Trafford—for now.
Still, as football’s new financial frontier continues to reshape the global transfer market, the coming weeks may test United’s resolve like never before.
