Bruno Fernandes’ Man Utd future REVEALED by transfer expert: I think it’s clear…

Robin Bairner
Robin Bairner
  • 31 May 2025 08:45 BST
  • 4 min read
Bruno Fernandes, Man Utd, Saudi Arabia
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Bruno Fernandes’ future has been the subject of intense speculation in recent days, with the Manchester United strongly linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League.

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There are some good reasons why Man Utd may decide to sell their captain at this point but Ruben Amorim made it clear after the Red Devils’ unconvincing 3-1 win over Hong Kong on Friday that the plan is for Bruno to remain at the club.

And Sky Sports transfer expert Kaveh Solhekol agrees with this assessment from the Old Trafford boss.

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He explains: “But looking at Ruben Amorim today, I think it’s pretty clear and final that Bruno Fernandes is going to stay.

“Never say never in the transfer market, the window hasn’t even opened yet. Anything could eventually happen.

“I just watched Ruben Amorim there and he would have been told by his media handlers: 'You’re going to be asked about this story, it’s a massive story – just play it with a straight bat and say he’s a Manchester United player and he’s got two years left on his contract, I’m not going to talk about media speculation.’

“He didn’t do that. He came out and gave us quite a lot.

“You could tell he’s spoken to Bruno Fernandes and been told by him: ‘I’ve got this incredible offer, it’s like I’ve won Euro Millions, £200m over three years. This is life-changing money, boss but you know I’m not motivated by money. I love football, I love Manchester United.’

“I think he’s sat down and spoken to Ruben Amorim and he’s told him he is an integral part of the rebuild at Manchester United. I think he's happy to stay.”

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Al-Hilal scrambling ahead of Club World Cup

Solhekol went on to reveal that there is a state of panic at the Saudi Pro League side.

“The clock is ticking for Al Hilal because they are playing in the Club World Cup,” the Sky Sports chief reporter said.

“They don’t have a head coach, they’ve been trying to sign Ronaldo, they’ve been trying to sign Bruno Fernandes, they're trying to get Simone Inzaghi out of Inter.

“There is a lot going on at Hilal because they are flying the flag for Saudi Arabia at the Club World Cup.”

In short, Sky Sports' top reporter is saying that Bruno would be taking a risk heading to Al-Hilal in their current state.

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