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Fernandes considering quitting Man Utd for Al-Hilal

Fernandes considering quitting Man Utd for Al-Hilal

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Bruno Fernandes is considering leaving Manchester United the following week in favor of joining Saudi pro-League side Al-Hilal.

Fernandes’ representatives reportedly met Al-Hilal officials in recent days to talk about a move that would allow the 30-year-old to compete in the upcoming Club World Cup.

On United’s most recent tour of Asia, the subject has been up for discussion.

Fernandes has not offered any guarantees about his future, which has some people believing he is ready to leave, despite continuing to be focused and taking his responsibilities as captain seriously.

Manchester United is said to be at ease with the circumstances.

Although head coach Ruben Amorim has previously stated that he wants Fernandes to remain at Old Trafford and that a rumored £80m transfer fee might be the best way to get his squad reshaped. Fernandes was earlier this month named the club’s player of the year for a joint-record fourth time.

Amorim responded, “We talk about this many times, about the current state of the club’s current post-season trip to Asia.

You can tell from his performances, he says. His leadership is obvious. He clearly has a lot of interest in the game. Bruno is the one who accepts responsibility in challenging circumstances. Because he is the captain, he ought to do so.

Before the start of a Club World Cup campaign against Real Madrid, Red Bull Salzburg, and Mexican side Pachuca, Al-Hilal wanted to make a statement signing.

In August of last year, Fernandes agreed to extend his contract until 2027 with the option to extend it for a further year.

He is one of the highest-paid players at United, and if he chooses to accept it, his earnings are thought to be more than double.

With 19 goals coming in the season that was just ending, he was clearly the top scorer for United, with many fans believing they were in serious danger of losing them.

Others have criticized Fernandes, including former United States captain Roy Keane, who claimed he is a part of Old Trafford because of his alleged lack of discipline.

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Source: BBC

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