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Bruno Fernandes to Al Hilal: Portugal Teammate Encourages Man Utd Star to Move to Saudi Arabia

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Published02 Jun 2025

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Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves has advised Manchester United star and Al Hilal transfer target Bruno Fernandes to move to Saudi Arabia.

Neves, who ed Al Hilal from Wolverhampton Wanderers in July 2023, has said he would love to have any of his compatriots in his club.

Ruben Neves Urges Man Utd Captain Bruno Fernandes to Entertain Al Hilal Transfer Request

Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes’ future is in the air after a dismal 2024/25 campaign. The team finished 15th in the Premier League ranking and lost the Europa League final to Tottenham Hotspur. After the Europa defeat, Fernandes said he would leave Manchester United if United received an unmissable offer.

Neves, who has won four trophies with Al Hilal, has encouraged Fernandes to move to Saudi Arabia.

Commenting on the potential transfer, the 28-year-old told Portuguese outlet A Bola:

“I recommend all the players in the national team, of course. 

“Fortunately, Portugal has produced a lot of talent and continues to do so. We are a lucky country in that respect.”

He added:

“We are also very hard-working. A very small country, but one that has produced excellent players. Just yesterday, we saw four of our players (Gonçalo Ramos, Joao Neves, Nuno Mendes and Vitinha) lift the Champions League. 

“It is an excellent sign for Portugal [big-money offers from Saudi Arabia]. I would like to have any player from the national team in my team.”

According to Express, Al Hilal are prepared to pay a league-record £100 million fee to sign the playmaker. United could use the funds to revamp their squad under Ruben Amorim after they missed out on European football. United also missed out on an additional £300,000 after Chelsea won the Conference League.

Bruno Fernandes Close to Al Hilal After Positive Meetings

As per renowned journalist Ben Jacobs, Al Hilal believe an agreement with Bruno Fernandes is close. The two parties have reportedly had positive meetings over the last week.

The 30-year-old midfielder is currently mulling the move over with his family. He will only consent to the move to Riyadh if it is also right for his family. Al Hilal has asked the player to convey his final decision by Friday, June 6.

As for Manchester United, the club have not yet received a formal offer for their skipper. They maintain that they are not looking to sell Fernandes in the summer transfer window. Al Hilal, meanwhile, believe the transfer will go through if the Portugal international asks Man Utd to let him leave.

Fernandes has so far played 290 games for the club in all competitions, scoring 98 goals and providing 87 assists. His contract with the Red Devils expires on June 30, 2027.