Skip to content 
Bruno Fernandes turned down a life-changing offer from Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal and decided to stay at Manchester United this summer.
The Saudi Arabian club was ready to pay what it takes to sign the Manchester United captain ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup this month, but he rejected them.
Bruno Fernandes’ decision to stay at Manchester United and fight to get the club back to the top came as a surprise to many. Manchester United just came off their worst season in the club’s history. Tottenham defeated them in the UEFA Europa League final and failed to qualify for the Champions League, which means a 25% cut from each of the players’ salaries.
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand speaks highly of Bruno Fernandes and described his decision as “loyalty” to the club and fans, as he claimed the captain has unfinished business at Old Trafford.
“If I was him, I think I’d have found it difficult to say no”, Ferdinand told Mirror Football. “I’ve got to be honest. The one thing it says to me, there’s a loyalty. And I think that word gets banded about quite a lot, but we don’t really see it often from the club’s point of view and the players”.
“And listen, I understand it’s a business. But I think he looks at this as pure, “I’ve got unfinished business at United. There’s stuff I want to do here. Yes, I’ve been paid well here. The fans love me.” But I think he’s in the game of wanting to give back after all he’s received. So I’ve got nothing but respect for him. I would have understood him leaving if he left, 100 per cent”
“But the fact that he stayed and said, listen, there’s stuff for me still to do here. I think it’s a testament to him as a person, but also another reason why the managers comfortably give him the armband.”
Make sure to follow UtdTruthful on Instagram, Facebook, and X. We will keep you updated on all the latest Manchester United news.