Manchester United fans might need to hold their breath a little longer. Bruno Fernandes, the captain and heartbeat of the team, has given the clearest sign yet that his Old Trafford future is far from secure.
Reports suggest Fernandes could be open to a move in the near future, and the names being linked are big ones: Major League Soccer and the Saudi Pro League.
The Portuguese star, who turns 32 in September 2026, reportedly wants to stay put for one more season to keep focus on Portugal’s World Cup push. After that, though, the door seems wide open.
That is the sort of news that makes rival clubs sharpen their pencils — and makes United fans hide theirs.
Could Bruno Fernandes leave Man Utd?
The Daily Mail claims Fernandes would consider leaving once the 2025/26 season ends. United are said to be less resistant by then, as he will have only a year left on his contract.
There’s also an option for another 12 months, but that might not stop a move if the money is too good.
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Saudi clubs Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad are watching closely, while MLS teams are reportedly waiting in the wings.
Fernandes already turned down Al-Hilal earlier this year, despite a huge offer, but football rarely ends with a simple “no.”
Speaking about that proposal, Fernandes admitted: “It was a very ambitious proposal. The president was a fantastic person. But I haven’t fulfilled my dreams here yet.”
Still, with United spending big on new attacking midfielders, his role has changed. He has been shifted into deeper areas, and the frustration is starting to show. A missed penalty at Fulham only added more noise.
This may not be the summer for an exit, but the clock is ticking. By 2026, Fernandes could be pulling the strings somewhere else — and not at Old Trafford.
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