Manchester United superstar rejected multiple offers from Saudi Arabia as he now closes in on captaincy at Old Trafford: Reports
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:
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.
Back in May, Bruno Fernandes gave a glowing verdict on Benfica forward Goncalo Ramos, hinting he wanted the Red Devils to sign the 22-year-old. However, Erik ten Hag and Co. have suffered a massive setback as PSG have reportedly entered the transfer race.
Manchester United are in the market for a new center-forward this summer. Harry Kane, Victor Osimhen, Rasmus Hojlund, and Goncalo Ramos have been some of the main names identified over the past several weeks.
Fernandes spoke highly of Ramos. He said Portuguese channel Sport TV (via the
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