Jorge Jesus has confirmed he made two attempts to recruit Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes to Saudi Arabia, but both bids were rebuffed as Fernandes opted to remain at Old Trafford. Jesus said the interest dated back to last year, a period described by the manager as one of uncertainty around Erik ten Hag\u2019s future. Fernandes ultimately signed a new long-term contract with United.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jesus also said Fernandes\u2019s decision this summer reflected the influence of Ten Hag\u2019s managerial successor, Ruben Amorim. \u201cI wanted to, but Bruno is determined to stay,\u201d Jesus sighed to assembled Portuguese media after Al Nassr\u2019s friendly against Rio Ave this week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cWe already talked last year. This year, I knew he had made the decision to continue with Amorim. He\u2019s in a league they say is the best in the world, but I don\u2019t agree. For me, it\u2019s the Spanish league.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
There were renewed, more concrete links to Jesus\u2019s Al Hilal side earlier this summer shortly after he left the club. In the immediate aftermath of United\u2019s Europa League final defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, Fernandes indicated his acceptance of whatever the club decided. Fernandes lamented: \u201cIf the club thinks it\u2019s time to part ways because they want to do some cashing in or whatever, it\u2019s what it is.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reports suggested a transfer fee in excess of \u00a3100 million was available and that Fernandes would have seen his wages treble under a proposed three-year contract. Despite those figures, the captain\u2019s preference to remain at United prevailed. Jesus\u2019s account underlines how financial incentive and late summer interest could not shift Fernandes\u2019s stance, with his decision shaped by contract renewal and the arrival of Amorim.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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