Bruno Fernandes: Manchester United wanted me to leave in the summer

Al-Hilal were reportedly willing to pay £100million for the 31-year-old midfielder.
Bruno Fernandes: Manchester United wanted me to leave in the summer

NOT HAPPY: Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes after their draw with Bournemouth. Pic: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has claimed "the club wanted me to go" when Al-Hilal made a big-money bid to sign him in the summer.

The Saudi Arabian club were reportedly willing to pay £100million for the 31-year-old midfielder, offering the Portugal international wages of up to £700,000 a week, but Fernandes ultimately stayed at Old Trafford after talks with manager Ruben Amorim.

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