Bruno Fernandes Says Man Utd Don't Dare to Sell Him

JAKARTA - Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes' career is coming to an end. In an interview, Fernandes seemed to challenge Man Utd who did not have the courage to sell him.

Man Utd has been difficult to recover. The team's really unstable performance makes Man Utd unable to penetrate the Champions League zone. Last in the English Premier League match, Man Utd, again, failed to take full points when hosting their opponents at Old Trafford, Tuesday, December 16, 2025 WIB.

The victory that was almost achieved was extinguished just like that through the drama of eight goals when Bournemouth held Man Utd 4-4. A result that shows that the Red Devils are no more than a mediocre team.

In that match, they always led three times. However, Man Utd still failed to maintain the lead until Senne Lammens' goal was again conceded when the match entered the final.

Fernandes seems to be fed up with Man Utd's condition. How not, the goals and assists of the Portuguese national team midfielder seem to be meaningless because Man Utd for the third time in a row failed to win in a home match. Even they could be humiliated by Everton 1-0 in front of their own supporters.

When the team was disappointed because it almost won and in the next match it was threatened to lose because it faced the rising Aston Villa host, an interview with Fernandes with Canal 11, last month circulated in England.

In the interview arranged by the Portuguese football federation, Fernandes revealed that the club really wanted to sell him. However, the club did not have the courage to do so.

"The club really wanted me to leave. That was on my mind," Fernandes said, quoted by The Sun.

"I have conveyed this to the board of directors. But they don't have the courage to make a decision. If I want to leave, they will definitely let me go," he said again.

Man Utd actually received an offer from Al Hilal. Even the Saudi club prepared 100 million pounds to get Fernandes. Not only that, Fernandes will also receive a salary of up to 700 thousand pounds every week which makes the 31-year-old midfielder one of the highest paid players on earth.

Al Hilal even asked for the help of his player, Ruben Neves who is also a compatriot of Fernandes. Only he refused the tempting offer from Al Hilal. Fernandes showed loyalty and loyalty to Man Utd.

Moreover, manager Ruben Amorim stated that the team really needs Fernandes. Amorim also did not want to let go of his mainstay player.

Only Fernandes revealed that when he said he wanted to leave, the club was sure to rush to negotiate with Al Hilal.

"I could have left in the transfer market last season if I wanted to get a lot of money. I don't need to say where I'm going. But I decided to stay, another reason is because of the family. I love this club very much," said Fernandes.

"They didn't really say 'no' [to Al Hilal's offer] and we want you to stay at the club. But if you leave, we won't say it's not a good offer because the offer is big," he said.

The club has not given an explanation for Fernandes' statement. Only this can be a signal that he will leave. Moreover, the sale of Fernandes will reduce the player's salary burden.

The reason is that Fernandes, Casemiro and Marcus Rashford are the highest-paid players at Man Utd. The three will be released by Man Utd. Meanwhile, Casemiro's contract, which expires in 2026, will not be extended again.

Fernandes is also ready to leave. However, he will leave after the 2026 World Cup. "If one day I have to play in Saudi Arabia, I will play there," said Fernandes.