Manchester United followers let loose a collective sigh of reduction this summer time as their star midfielder Bruno Fernandes revealed he had “concrete affords” to depart the membership, however finally determined to remain put.
The Portuguese playmaker, who has been a driving power at Outdated Trafford since becoming a member of in 2020, candidly opened up about his future plans, admitting there was an actual risk he might have departed the Theatre of Goals.
“I used to be approached [by other clubs], the membership was conscious that there was a risk of me leaving, I had concrete affords,” Fernandes informed ESPN. Nevertheless, he went on to elucidate that United made it clear they wanted him throughout a “time of change” and wished to do “issues in another way.”
The 30-year-old’s feedback come at a tough time for the Pink Devils, who’ve endured a sloppy begin to the Premier League season and at present languish in 14th place. Strain has been mounting on supervisor Erik ten Hag, leaving many to marvel if Fernandes might have been the newest high-profile departure.
However whereas the midfielder admits “it’s not a constructive second” at Outdated Trafford, he revealed he’s having fun with his time with the Portuguese nationwide group much more. “The dynamics are excellent. I’m in my nation, I converse my language, and I’ve higher meals,” he stated. “I’ve demonstrated a superb stage within the nationwide group.”
Fernandes additionally took the chance to reward Sporting supervisor Ruben Amorim, suggesting the Portuguese boss is “prepared for a job within the Premier League” – a not-so-subtle nod to the continued uncertainty surrounding Ten Hag’s future.
With United struggling and Fernandes seemingly extra content material in a Portugal shirt, the membership’s supporters can be hoping their talismanic midfielder can rediscover his finest type and lead them out of the doldrums. However the lure of a transfer away seems to nonetheless be lingering at the back of his thoughts.
