{"id":354076,"date":"2025-12-17T12:46:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T12:46:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/354076\/"},"modified":"2025-12-17T12:46:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T12:46:11","slug":"bruno-fernandes-makes-new-man-utd-transfer-ultimatum-as-cristiano-ronaldo-reunion-snubbed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/354076\/","title":{"rendered":"Bruno Fernandes makes new Man Utd transfer ultimatum as Cristiano Ronaldo reunion snubbed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Manchester United captain spoke candidly in an interview with Portuguese broadcaster Canal 11 as speculation around his future continues to intensify<\/p>\n<p>23:04, 16 Dec 2025Updated 07:19, 17 Dec 2025<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0_image-1.png\" alt=\"Bruno Fernandes\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Bruno Fernandes has revealed he would be open to three moves &#8211; but will stay at Manchester United on one condition<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Bruno Fernandes has revealed he is determined to stay at <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/manchester-united-fc\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Manchester United<\/a> but only if they make him feel wanted. The club skipper, however, sensationally admitted he would be open to three moves elsewhere, with a reunion with <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/cristiano-ronaldo\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Cristiano Ronaldo.<\/a> in Saudi Arabia a notable omission.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The 31-year-old said in comments that emerged this week that he was hurt by the club after claiming they &#8216;wanted&#8217; to sell him back in the summer. The comments from the Portuguese star, who had attracted serious interest from Saudi Arabia, have sparked fresh speculation around his future at the club.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">And Fernandes&#8217; telling remarks that surfaced on Tuesday evening will no doubt stoke the flames even more, admitting that he would be open to moves to Spain, Italy and Portugal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">However, he made it clear that his priority is to remain at United, but only on the condition that they show him love. In an <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/man-united-bruno-fernandes-transfer-36411540\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">open interview with Portuguese broadcaster Canal 11<\/a>, Fernandes said of his future: &#8220;I want to stay at <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/manchester\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Manchester<\/a> United as long as I feel desired.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/man-utd-ruben-amorim-bournemouth-36412428\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36412428\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Man Utd immediately &#8216;launch investigation&#8217; as Ruben Amorim left concerned by leak<\/a>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/ruben-amorim-yoro-man-utd-36412082\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36412082\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ruben Amorim&#8217;s furious dugout rant about Man Utd star revealed &#8211; &#8216;What&#8217;s he doing!&#8217;<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He then went on to reveal that he has thought about life after United, naming his preferred next destinations. &#8220;I would like to experience the Spanish league and fight for big titles in Italy. I have many connections to Italy. My daughter was born there.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;I&#8217;ve already thought about returning to Portugal. The first option would be Sporting. To be happy, like it was with Sporting but I don\u2019t want to ruin the image that was left. I don\u2019t want to drag myself there, I want to add to it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;And even try district football, at an advanced age. You play in the district for love, you feel different. I have friends in the district.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The 30-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Saudi Arabia. In the summer, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/bruno-fernandes\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Fernandes<\/a> was <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/bruno-fernandes-manchester-united-transfer-35798259\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">courted by Al-Hilal<\/a> but decided to reject the deal and stay at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0_Manchester-United-v-Bournemouth-Premier-League.jpg\" alt=\"Bruno Fernandes points\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Fernandes hit out at United for wanting to sell him back in the summer(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt &#8211; AMA, Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Al-Hilal were said to have offered Fernandes a staggering \u00a3700,000 per week, a deal that would have netted him close to \u00a3200 million over three years. He has also remained in close touch with Ronaldo and been linked with his team, Al-Nassr.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Despite the riches on offer in the Middle East, the United star clearly finds the appeal of top-flight European football more appealing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The Portuguese playmaker has once again been United&#8217;s standout player this season and scored a remarkable free-kick in the 4-4 draw with <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/afc-bournemouth\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Bournemouth<\/a> on Monday night. Despite Fernandes playing a key role in the team&#8217;s progression under Amorim, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/breaking-man-utd-bruno-fernandes-36408549\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"he hit out at the club he has called home for the past five years.Link opens in a new tab.\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">he hit out at the club he has called home for the past five years.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cNowadays, the issue of loyalty is no longer seen the way it used to be,\u201d he said. \u201cI could have left in the last transfer window and would have earned a lot more money. Financially, it would have been much better for me.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cAt one point I was going to leave \u2013 I won\u2019t say where \u2013 but I would have won many trophies that season. I decided to stay not only for family reasons but because I genuinely like the club. The conversation with the coach also made me stay.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cBut from the club\u2019s side, I felt a bit of: \u2018If you go, it\u2019s not really that bad for us.\u2019 That hurts me a little. More than hurting, it makes me sad, because I\u2019m a player they have nothing to criticise me for. I\u2019m always available for every match, I always play, whether well or badly. I give my maximum.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201c Then you look around you and see players who don\u2019t value the club as much as you do and who don\u2019t defend the club as much. That makes you sad.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">However, Fernandes&#8217; remarks stand in stark contrast to United&#8217;s stance, with the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/bruno-fernandes-man-united-exit-36409906\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">club maintaining that they had assured Fernandes over the summer he was integral to their plans<\/a> and not for sale.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Fernandes is under contract at Old Trafford until the summer of 2027, and the club have the option to extend it for a further year. 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