Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is severely contemplating leaving the membership subsequent week to hitch Saudi Professional League facet Al-Hilal in a deal that may see him earn £700,000 every week.
Stories counsel the 30-year-old’s representatives have met Al-Hilal officers not too long ago for additional discussions, with a switch payment believed to be above £80million.
The transfer would additionally permit Fernandes to function within the upcoming Membership World Cup, the place Al-Hilal are set to face Actual Madrid, Pink Bull Salzburg, and Pachuca within the group stage.
Fernandes has but to provide a definitive reply on his future throughout United’s post-season tour of Asia, although he continues to captain the facet on the pitch.
Whereas supervisor Ruben Amorim has publicly expressed a need to maintain his talisman, who was topped the membership’s participant of the yr for a joint-record fourth time this season, he additionally sees the proposed deal as a chance to reshape the squad.
“We speak about this many instances,” Amorim stated.
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“You may see by his performances, by his management and fervour for the sport. In troublesome moments Bruno is the man who takes duty. He ought to do as a result of he’s the captain.”
Fernandes, who signed a contract extension till 2027 final summer time, could be handed a three-year deal price £200m if he moved.
The Portuguese playmaker was United’s high scorer final season with 19 targets, and plenty of followers imagine the membership might need confronted relegation with out his affect.
Nonetheless, some, together with former captain Roy Keane, have been essential of Fernandes, arguing that his perceived lack of self-discipline is a part of United’s ongoing struggles.
For now, Fernandes is anticipated to play in United’s pleasant towards Hong Kong on Friday however a deal may materialise rapidly with Al-Hilal giving the Portugal worldwide a deadline to decide.
