Fernandez, the 'captain' who chose honor instead of money, "I won't leave Manchester United."
Fernandez, the 'captain' who chose honor instead of money, "I won't leave Manchester United."
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Bruno Fernandes (30), the captain of Manchester United (Manchester United) in the English Premier League (EPL), who was rumored to be transferred to Saudi Arabia, will remain at Manchester United.
The BBC reported on the 4th (Korea time) that Fernandez refused to transfer to the Saudi club, saying, 'I want to continue playing at the highest level.'
Fernandez, Manchester United's captain and heart-like figure, received an unconventional offer from Saudi club Al Hilal after the end of last season. Al Hilal, who will participate in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, which opens in the U.S. on the 14th local time, reportedly offered Fernandez 80 million pounds (about 149.4 billion won) in transfer fees and more than twice the weekly salary he currently receives.
Fernandez's trip to Saudi Arabia seemed to be gaining momentum after it was revealed that he also had contact with Al-Hilal. However, Fernandez chose honor over money. After discussing transfer to Saudi Arabia with his family, Fernandez has decided not to join Al-Hilal.
Coach Hoobeng Amoring's persuasion also played a big part in Fernandez's decision to stay at Manchester United. Amoring, from the same Portugal, met Fernandez and made it clear that he did not want to move to Saudi Arabia.
"President Al Hilal called me directly a month ago. I replied that I needed time to think about the future," Fernandez said. "Al Hilal's offer was very exciting."
"While talking with me, Amoring did not want me to transfer," he said. "Manchester United said they would let me go if I wanted to. But otherwise, they said they have no plans to transfer me."
"Saudi Arabia has several Portuguese players including Cristiano Ronaldo, João Cancelo and Juven Neves, so it might have been easier to make a transfer decision," Fernandez said. "But I want to play at the highest level possible. I know I can still do it."
In addition, he said, "I want to play soccer happily while doing what I love the most," and added, "This is how I look at soccer, good or bad. I'm passionate about soccer and this is my decision." 바카라
Fernandes, who moved to Manchester United from Sporting (Portugal) in January 2020, scored 98 goals while playing 290 official games in six seasons. This season, Manchester United scored 19 goals in 57 official games as it defended its team despite its worst performance of ranking 15th in the league.