After months of intense debate, Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes finally decided on a move to Saudi club Al Hilal.
The Blue Wave were willing to offer Bruno a salary several times what he was earning at United, while the player seriously considered the idea, especially given the English club’s poor performance over the past three years.
Al Hilal officials met with Bruno Fernandes’ representatives after the Europa League final, where they discussed the personal terms of the deal. It was reported that an agreement was almost reached between the two parties.
Al Hilal prepared to submit an offer reportedly exceeding €100 million to United to persuade them to sell Bruno, while coach Ruben Amorim emphasized his desire to keep the Portuguese player as the first and most important star at Old Trafford.
Ultimately, after initially agreeing to the offer, Bruno decided to reject the Saudi offer and opted to stay with United for another year, a surprise that shocked many.
Why did Bruno Fernandes reject Al Hilal’s offer?
According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Bruno initially welcomed the idea of moving to Saudi Arabia, but never gave a final approval.
After the final offer, the 30-year-old asked Al Hilal’s management for time to consider the matter and return with a final decision.
During that period, Bruno spoke with his family about the move to Saudi Arabia and also contacted United’s management to find out about the club’s future plans.
Ultimately, Bruno’s decision to reject Al Hilal came for personal reasons after his wife and family urged him to continue playing in European stadiums for a longer period.
Bruno also received assurances from United’s management that what happened this season would not be repeated, and that the team was on the cusp of a major revolution that would soon enable it to compete for all titles.
