British media said that Al-Ittihad had met with a representative of the Man United captain to discuss the possibility of sending him to Saudi Arabia, but there is currently no official information about whether the "Red Devils" will sell. Man United expect the Portuguese star to stay and continue to be the core of the project under Ruben Amorim.
However, after the first two matches in the Premier League and especially the 1-1 draw with Fulham, it can be seen that Bruno's position and role are not good. This raises the question of whether the star born in 1994 is suitable for the system Amorim is building.
The important highlight of the contract is Bruno's signing of an extension in April 2022, bound until June 2026, with an option to extend for another year. This is official information from Man United, showing that the Manchester team is holding the negotiating advantage.
As for the player, Bruno rejected an offer from Al-Hilal at the beginning of the summer and publicly expressed his desire to continue " pursuing dreams" with Man United. Sources in England in June-July also said Amorim believed his captain would stay. However, the door to Bruno's return to Saudi Arabia is not yet closed.
Bruno Fernandes is still the leader in organizing attacks for Man United. Since wearing the "Red Devils" shirt, the 30-year-old midfielder has always been the "central processes" of the system of 4 generations of coaches, with stable performance and endurance, few injuries.
However, this year's season will be much more difficult for Bruno when he is no longer playing as a "number 10", having to take on the central midfield position and drop deep in midfield. Cunha and Mbeumo will be given the priority to play as a "number 10" behind the striker, forcing the M.U captain to play lower. As a result, shortcomings such as Bruno's weak ability to compete with both hands and his frequent loss of the ball have left the Red Devils' midfield always passive.
In addition to expertise, what makes Bruno important at Man United at the moment is the captain's armband. The 30-year-old star is the one who holds the breath in the dressing room. As Man United are in the process of rebuilding, losing a leader at a sensitive time can create a domino effect such as breaking the team power structure, breaking the playing development circuit.
The financial aspect is also the reason why the breakup scenario can be considered. A huge proposal helps Man United be more flexible with the Profit & Sustainability Regulation (PSR) and reinvest in bottlenecks such as the holding midfielder or full-back position.
For Ruben Amorim, he considers Bruno Fernandes an "untouchable" in his short-term plan. The Portuguese midfielder is a leader on the pitch, understands the pressing philosophy, can play in many different positions in midfield and create breakthroughs in the final third of the opponent's pitch.
So what is the smartest decision for Man United in the case of Bruno Fernandes? In the short term, it will be better for this midfielder to stay. Man United need stability and a technical and tactical support in midfield. The loss of the captain at the end of the transfer window caused professional risks to far exceed the immediate financial benefits.
For Bruno, staying helps him continue his legacy of a career in and around the Premier League, maintaining a top competitive standard and iconic role for a big team. In addition, the fact that the World Cup will take place next year will become a factor for the 30-year-old star to consider.
