Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has launched a stunning critique of the club's hierarchy, revealing he felt the club wanted to sell him last summer and questioning their loyalty towards him.
"On Thin Ice": Fernandes Questions His United Future
In a remarkably candid interview with Canal 11, the Portuguese midfielder admitted he feels "on thin ice" at Old Trafford. This follows a £100 million offer from Saudi Arabian giants Al-Hilal in early summer 2025, which would have tripled his salary and seen him earn an estimated £200 million over three years.
Fernandes rejected the lucrative move, citing his love for the club and family reasons. However, he now claims the club's directors were keen to accept the bid, leaving him feeling hurt and undervalued.
The Summer of Discontent and Transfer Fears
"The club wanted me to go, I have that in my head," Fernandes stated after United's 4-4 draw with Bournemouth on Monday, December 15, 2025. "I told the directors that, but I think they didn't have the courage to make that decision, because the manager [Ruben Amorim] wanted me."
He elaborated on a growing sense that his commitment is not reciprocated, especially as he approaches 30. "In England, when a player starts approaching 30, they start thinking they need a makeover. It's like the furniture," he remarked pointedly.
Fernandes also hinted at a major missed opportunity, revealing he turned down a move to an unnamed elite club a year ago where he "would have won many trophies that season." Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain have been previously linked with the player.
A Captain's Frustration and What Comes Next
The interview laid bare a deep frustration with the modern football's priorities. "It hurts me a bit," Fernandes said. "More than hurting, it makes me sad because I'm a player who has nothing to criticise... Then, you see things around you, players who don't value the club as much and don't defend the club as much… that makes you sad."
Despite his commitment, Fernandes believes the club views him as part of a necessary squad overhaul and fears his future remains uncertain. "Until you win trophies, you're not valued as much," he concluded, casting a shadow over his long-term role as captain.
With the January transfer window approaching, these explosive comments will intensify speculation about whether Bruno Fernandes' remarkable tenure at Manchester United is entering its final chapter.
