Manchester United Star Rejected Multiple Offers from Saudi Arabia

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According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United superstar Bruno Fernandes rejected two approaches from Saudi Arabia last month as he is set to become the club’s new captain.

The Red Devils’ captaincy role is currently vacant after Erik ten Hag stripped Harry Maguire of the armband yesterday (July 16).

Bruno Fernandes has served as vice captain to Harry Maguire over the past few seasons. The Portugal international regularly wore the armband last season, as Maguire found himself on the bench for most of the Red Devils’ fixtures.

Fabrizio Romano released a statement stating that Fernandes is determined to commit his future to Manchester United after he rejected bids from the Saudi Pro League.

He tweeted today:

“Understand Bruno Fernandes rejected more than two approaches from Saudi one month ago. It’s only Manchester United for Bruno who’s expected to become the next permanent captain.”

Fernandes has been one of the Red Devils’ most consistent players since his arrival from Sporting CP in 2020. The 28-year-old has scored 64 goals and provided 54 assists in 185 appearances across all competitions.

He was also instrumental in the club winning the EFL Cup as well as qualifying for the UEFA Champions League last season.

As per Portuguese outlet A Bola, Ten Hag will name the club’s new captain in a team meeting today and has already decided upon Fernandes.

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