"I was going to leave a season ago, I would have won many trophies this season, but I decided not to go, not only for family reasons but because I genuinely love the club. From the club I felt it was, 'If you go it's not so bad for us'. It hurts me a bit. More than hurting me, it makes me sad. I'm a player that no one can criticise, I'm always available, I always give my best..."
"I don't see it as a matter of money. Financially I can't complain, although the difference with Saudi Arabia is massive. If I ever go to play in Saudi Arabia, I will, it won't be for the money, I'll go because the lifestyle will change, my children's lives will be sunny, after six years of cold and rain in Manchester, because I'll be playing in a league that's growing."
Al Hilal reportedly offered £100 million and wages up to £700,000 per week for Bruno Fernandes. Fernandes felt senior Manchester United figures were keen to cash in and believed the club wanted him to leave. He had considered a move the previous season and thought he might have won trophies elsewhere, but remained at Old Trafford after talks with manager Ruben Amorim. He emphasized that his decision was driven by family and love of the club rather than money, acknowledged the massive Saudi wage gap, and expressed sadness at feeling undervalued by club priorities.
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