Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has made clear he will not engage in any discussions about his future until after this summer\u2019s World Cup, even as reports of a previously undisclosed release clause have intensified speculation.<\/p>\n
Sources claim a clause could allow a move to a team outside England\u2019s top flight for as little as \u20ac65 million (\u00a356.8 million, $75.6 million) in 2026. Fernandes remains under contract until the summer of 2027, with United holding the option to extend that deal to 2028.<\/p>\n
The 31-year-old was targeted by the Saudi Pro League last summer. After hinting at a willingness to leave Old Trafford in the wake of the Europa League final, Fernandes received a substantial approach from Al Hilal. A bid thought to be worth around \u20ac115 million was reportedly rejected by United, while the package on the table for the player would have included a trebling of his wages and a contract reportedly worth \u00a3200 million over three years.<\/p>\n
Despite the financial allure, Fernandes says negotiations will not start until after the World Cup. \u201cAs I\u2019ve always said, I feel good here. I want to achieve my dreams still,\u201d United \u2019s No. 8 told the BBC.<\/p>\n
\u201cI can\u2019t talk for the club. I\u2019ve seen a lot of people talking that I had an agreement to go already next season. If the club has done that agreement, it wasn\u2019t made with me. I haven\u2019t spoken with anyone.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy agent also knows how I work. If he wants to talk to me, it will be after the World Cup. Until then, I won\u2019t speak to anyone.\u201d<\/p>\n
Family factors and conversations played a part in his decision to remain. \u201cHave you achieved everything you wanted to achieve at the club?\u201d was the message Fernandes received from the mother of his children, Ana, rather than Ruben Amorim.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy family feels very well here,\u201d Fernandes explained. \u201cMy kids love to go to school. They love the way they live here, even with the weather. Everyone is settled. We say sometimes the house we have here, it feels more like home than the one we have in Portugal.\u201d<\/p>\n
And on unfinished objectives at Old Trafford he added: \u201cWhen I talk about not fulfilling my dreams at the club, it comes a lot from what she said to me,\u201d he smiled.<\/p>\n
For now, Fernandes has placed a nine-month pause on transfer discussion, while the reported clause and his contract situation will continue to draw attention.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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