BBC: Bruno Fernandes has no intention of moving to the Saudi league, he is currently only focused on Manchester United

2025-10-10 08:59

According to BBC reporter Simon Stone on Thursday, Bruno Fernandes has no intention of moving to the Saudi league after the end of the 2025/26 season. He decisively rejected high offers from Riyadh Crescent and Jeddah United this summer in order to stay at Manchester United.

There have been recent rumors that Fernandes will join the Saudi Arabian league after next year's World Cup, but the rumors have been completely denied by sources close to the player.

Simon Stone also made it clear that Fernandes is currently only interested in playing in Europe's top leagues. He is fully focused on Manchester United and is determined to help the team qualify for the Champions League next season.

Fernandes' current contract with Manchester United runs until 2027, with an option for a further one-year extension.

The 31-year-old Fernandes primarily plays as an attacking midfielder, but can also operate in a variety of positions, including central midfield and striker. Born in Maia, in the Porto metropolitan area of Portugal, he began his professional career with Serie B powerhouse Novara.

After spending the first five years of his career at Novara, Udinese, Sampdoria and Sporting CP, Fernandes moved to Manchester United for €65 million in January 2020. To date, he has made 298 appearances for Manchester United, scoring 100 goals and providing 86 assists, winning both the FA Cup and the English League Cup.