Bruno Fernandes has cooled discuss of a 2026 summer season switch, insisting his full focus is on Manchester United till after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Talking at Carrington on October 24, 2025, the captain mentioned no discussions about his future will occur earlier than the match. His remarks echo earlier stories from Softfootball, which revealed the Portuguese star’s dedication to stay loyal to the membership regardless of heavy hypothesis.
Fernandes said firmly in an interview posted by Fabrizio Romano on his official X account:
My focus is Manchester United. My agent is aware of my manner of working. If he needs to speak to me, will probably be after the World Cup. Till then, I received’t converse to anybody.
The 31-year-old additionally dismissed rumours of a pre-arranged take care of a Saudi membership, clarifying:
If the membership has finished that settlement, it wasn’t made with me. I haven’t spoken with anybody.
The midfielder’s feedback come as United put together for an additional essential league fixture, a part of their push for a fourth straight win beneath Rúben Amorim, as earlier highlighted by Softfootball.
Final summer season, Al Hilal reportedly provided between £80m and £100m to signal Fernandes, with a four-year deal price €25m per yr — triple his present wage. Nonetheless, the United skipper turned down the transfer after talking with Amorim, Omar Berrada, and Jason Wilcox. He even sought recommendation from Cristiano Ronaldo, who advised him to worth legacy over cash. Fernandes added:
My household feels very nicely right here. My children love college. We really feel at residence.
With United’s “Challenge 150” focusing on main silverware, the midfielder stays pushed to win each the Premier League and Champions League, as reported by Softfootball.
