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Fernandes considers quitting Man Utd for Al-Hilal

Fernandes considers 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.

The 30-year-old’s representatives reportedly met with Al-Hilal officials in the past few days to discuss a move that would allow him to participate in the upcoming Fifa Club World Cup.

On United’s most recent tour of Asia, the subject of discussion has been raised by manager Ruben Amorim, who stated on Friday that he believes the player “wants to stay.”

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.

While head coach 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.

No one knows for certain what will happen, Amorim said after United defeated Hong Kong 3-1 in the final match of their tour after Fernandes had aided United to overcome.

The United boss continued, “He is saying no to a lot of things.” He must belong to the world’s best league.

I explain things to him, and I just feel that way. You feel as though someone wants to stay when you talk to them.

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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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