"Speaking to Canal 11, Fernandes stated that it was not the first time Al Hilal had approached him about making a switch to the Saudi Pro League and linking up with his international teammates Joao Cancelo and Ruben Neves. The president of Al Hilal spoke to me. He called me directly. Neves sent me a message saying he wanted to talk to me."
"I can't complain, I'm very well paid, but obviously the difference is huge. That was never what guided me. If one day I have to play in Saudi Arabia, I'll play in Saudi Arabia. My lifestyle will change, my children's lives will be sunny, after six years in Manchester with cold and rain, I'll be playing in a growing league, with recognised players, he said."
Bruno Fernandes says he believes Manchester United's board wanted to sell him in the summer to raise funds for a rebuild. He received a direct offer from Al Hilal and messages from teammates including Ruben Neves proposing a move that included playing in the Club World Cup. The proposed contract was highly lucrative and tempting but Fernandes chose to remain in the Premier League. Fernandes described lifestyle and family benefits of playing in Saudi Arabia and said money appeared to matter more to the club than his preference. He also said previous approaches had occurred during Jorge Jesus's tenure in 2023.
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