Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has reportedly already made his stance clear on a potential exit in 2026.
Bruno Fernandes was subject of heavy interest from the Saudi Pro League in summer 2025.
Fernandes was offered a lucrative financial package to join Al-Hilal, but he rejected the chance to leave Manchester United.
There has been an expectation another offer could come Fernandes’ way next summer. But he plans to reject it again.
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According to BBC Sport, Bruno Fernandes has ‘no interest’ in leaving Manchester United for the Saudi Pro League in 2026.
Fernandes, 31, only has interest in playing in a top European league, but an exit is not something he is considering.
It is claimed that the Portugal star’s full focus is on helping Manchester United achieve a high Premier League finish and European qualification for 2026/27.
He is currently away with Portugal, and will have a key starting role at World Cup 2026 for his country.
Fernandes focus in right place for now
Bruno Fernandes is Manchester United’s captain, and it does him or the club no service to focus on an exit next summer, right now.
If Fernandes does help United get back into Europe for next season, he will have extra motivation to stay.
Where the plan falls down is if United fail to do so, potentially forcing Fernandes to reevaluate his plans.
He is currently under contract to 2027, with an option to extend to 2028.
There are no clubs showing strong interest in Fernandes outside of the Saudi Pro League, but that is because it is very early into the new season. If United made him available, there would be strong interest.
United are expected to have a midfield overhaul next summer with Casemiro’s contract set to expire.
It had been speculated that a Fernandes exit could be part of that too. Whether Ineos try to push the issue could depend on finances, while head coach Ruben Amorim is a big fan of the midfielder.