Manchester United fans breathed a collective sigh of relief this summer for their star midfielder. Bruno Fernandes revealed that he had “Specific proposal” I had intended to leave the club, but in the end I decided to stay.
The Portuguese playmaker, who has been a driving force at Old Trafford since joining in 2020, has spoken candidly about his future plans and admitted there was a real possibility of him leaving the Theater of Dreams.
“I have been approached [by other clubs]the club was aware that I might leave and there was also a concrete offer,” Fernandes said. ESPN. However, United have made it clear they need him at a “time of change”, explaining that they want to do “something different”.
The 30-year-old’s comments come at a difficult time for the Red Devils, who have endured a poor start to the Premier League season and currently sit in 14th place. Pressure on managers is increasing eric ten hagMany are wondering if Fernandes was the latest high-profile departure.
But while the midfielder admitted it was “not a positive moment” at Old Trafford, he revealed he is far enjoying his time with the Portuguese national team. “The dynamics are very good. I’m in my own country, I speak my language, I eat better food,” he said. “I was able to prove my good level with the national team.”
Fernandes also took the opportunity to praise the Sporting coach. Ruben Amorimsuggesting the Portuguese manager is “ready for a job in the Premier League”, a not-so-subtle nod to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Ten Hag’s future.
With United struggling and Fernandes looking content in a Portugal shirt, the club’s supporters will be hoping the talismanic midfielder can rediscover his best form and lead the team out of their doldrums. I’m sure you are. However, the temptation to move still seems to linger in the back of his mind.
