Bruno Fernandes recently released an extremely important and influential interview. It should be clarified that in this interview, Fernandes first sought to set the record straight. Although the interview was only recently made public, it was actually conducted with Bruno Fernandes in November. Despite not being a recent conversation, the content remains weighty and significant. Because Fernandes stated in the interview: "I felt that Manchester United had the idea of letting me leave last summer, and even prepared for my departure. I decided to stay because I have deep affection for this club, I love Manchester United, and the head coach was also an important factor in my decision to stay." These words from Bruno Fernandes carry great weight. He also said: “I didn't feel that the club was particularly eager to keep me at that time. However, what is certain is that head coach Amorim truly wanted me to stay—I am 100% sure of that. I can guarantee that Amorim did want Bruno to remain with the team.”
However, Fernandes also mentioned that starting from May, Manchester United's desire to keep him had diminished. Bruno Fernandes felt that the club seemed prepared to accept offers for him from Saudi Arabian clubs. But Fernandes ultimately decided to refuse. This is indeed a fact. During the interview, many people asked Fernandes about the situation, and he also stated that if he had to play in Saudi Arabia in the future, that would be fine—he would go. It is evident from this that Fernandes has not completely ruled out the possibility of playing in Saudi Arabia in the future. He also mentioned that after playing in Europe for so many years, the quality of life in Saudi Arabia might be different. Therefore, Fernandes has not completely closed the door on joining a Saudi club. As early as three years ago, Bruno Fernandes had already become the top transfer target of Saudi clubs, but he refused at that time. In 2024, he once again became their top target, and was rejected again. In 2025, he remains their top target, and he still chose to refuse. So Saudi clubs have always been interested in Fernandes, but it is Fernandes himself who has consistently blocked the deal from happening.
There are no imminent transfer matters at present. It is unlikely that there will be any major movements in the summer transfer window either. However, I will continue to monitor Saudi clubs' interest in Fernandes, because I believe they will most likely pursue Bruno Fernandes again. At that point, it will depend on Fernandes' own wishes and Manchester United's attitude. Let's see what happens before or after the World Cup. Fernandes has always been one of the transfer targets of Saudi clubs. They will definitely come back to try to sign the Portuguese midfielder. Just like many players such as Rudiger and Salah, who have always been targets for Saudi clubs, Fernandes is also on their list. But for now, this is not a topic to be discussed in January.
Neither Manchester United nor Bruno Fernandes have any intention of parting ways in January. Fernandes is currently fully focused on Manchester United. He has shown his love for the club through his actions, but next summer, Saudi clubs will most likely make another attempt to sign him. So at that time, it will once again depend on a joint decision made by both Fernandes and Manchester United.
