❌ He wants to stay in Europe, Premier League star snubs mega Saudi offer | OneFootball

Professional football is now a business that involves a lot of money. The astronomical offers from Saudi Arabian clubs have further intensified this. It's no surprise that one or two stars are heading to the desert.

One who has now rejected this is Bruno Fernandes. The Portuguese confirmed this at today's press conference before the Nations League match against Germany.

"There was an opportunity. The president called me and asked if I wanted to go there. They waited for me. I spoke with coach Amorim. He asked me not to go. Manchester United didn't want to sell me. They don't need the money. If I had wanted to go, they would have done it," said the Manchester United playmaker.

"Al Hilal was very friendly. They spoke with my agent. Then I spoke with my wife. She asked: What do you want to do? She always supports my decisions. It would have been easy to switch there. I know the Portuguese players there very well. But I want to play at the highest level and fight for big titles. I can do that, and I want to. I have a great passion for football."

According to the 'Daily Mail' and 'The Independent', Al Hilal offered the 30-year-old a three-year contract worth 200 million euros. He would have quadrupled his salary. Instead, he will continue to play with United in the Premier League.

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