May 15th 2024.
There have been talks circulating about Bruno Fernandes potentially joining Al-Nassr, the club of his fellow Portuguese football star, Cristiano Ronaldo. It seems that Ronaldo himself is pushing for the move, as he has urged Al-Nassr to do everything in their power to secure Fernandes' signature. The Saudi Pro League team is even willing to spend a large sum of money to make it happen.
Fernandes, who took over the captaincy from Harry Maguire last year, has been in great form for his current club, Manchester United. He has scored 15 goals and provided 9 assists in 45 appearances, making it his second-best season in front of goal. However, there have been some criticisms about his performances and leadership abilities, especially as United has had a disappointing season in both domestic and European competitions.
Last month, there were fears that Fernandes might be looking for a way out of Old Trafford, as he hinted at the possibility of leaving the Premier League after the Euro 2024 tournament with Portugal. However, United manager Erik ten Hag clarified that his comments were taken out of context and expressed confidence that Fernandes will still be with the team next season.
Meanwhile, there have been reports of teams in Saudi Arabia monitoring the situation, with Al-Nassr being the most likely destination. Ronaldo, who left United to join Al-Nassr in 2023 and has since scored an impressive 62 goals in 66 games for the club, has advised them to make a move for Fernandes in the upcoming transfer window. The 39-year-old forward is currently the highest-paid player in the world, earning a weekly wage of £3.3 million.
Although it's unlikely that Fernandes will be offered a salary of that magnitude, United is still concerned about the potential of Al-Nassr's financial power to sway their captain's decision. In the past, the club has lured players like Sadio Mane, Aymeric Laporte, and Marcelo Brozovic away from European football with their wealth.
However, United seems to be relaxed about the situation, as they have faith in Fernandes' commitment to the team. The midfielder, who joined United from Sporting for £68 million in 2020, still has two years left on his contract. He has missed the last two matches due to an injury, but there is hope that he will be back in action against Newcastle tonight. Still, Ten Hag may want to be cautious and protect his captain, as United has an important FA Cup final against Manchester City coming up in ten days.
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