Bruno Fernandes insists he’s glad at Manchester United and dismissed strategies he rejected a transfer to Saudi Arabia over the summer time because of issues over lacking out on enjoying on the World Cup.
Portugal midfielder Fernandes turned down profitable contracts from Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad through the shut season so as to stay at Outdated Trafford.
Talking forward of Portugal’s World Cup qualifier towards the Republic of Eire tomorrow, the United skipper denied his motivation for staying within the Premier League was to show to nationwide crew boss Roberto Martinez that he may nonetheless minimize it on the highest stage.
He mentioned: “I didn’t shut the door to the transfer to Saudi Arabia due to the World Cup, that was by no means in my head. I needed to remain at Manchester United and the membership needed me to remain. Merely that.”
I’m glad the place I’m – Fernandes
Hypothesis continues to hyperlink Fernandes with a transfer to the Professional League on the finish of this season regardless of the very fact he’s below contract with United till 2027, with the choice to increase by one other yr.
However the 31-year-old says he has not thought that far forward along with his sole concentrate on serving to his nation qualify for the World Cup subsequent summer time.
“It’s an unimaginable situation to think about, as a result of there’s nothing that has been talked about with me,” he added.
“When it was talked about with me, I spoke overtly with you at a press convention earlier than a Nations League recreation. I wish to benefit from the second, and crucial factor for me now could be to symbolize the Nationwide Workforce, as a result of it’s a supply of big satisfaction to have the ability to play tomorrow, and I nonetheless don’t know if I’ll play, not to mention if I’ll go away Manchester United in a yr.
“I’m glad the place I’m, in any other case I wouldn’t have stayed, however it’s one thing that doesn’t overly concern me.”
Portugal closing in on World Cup spot
Portugal will qualify for the World Cup subsequent week in the event that they win each video games towards Eire and Hungary and Armenia fail to win both of their matches towards the identical international locations.
Fernandes mentioned: “Our purpose is to beat Eire. After being at a World Cup, we dream of reaching this one. In such a brief event, it’s doable to succeed in a closing even with a number of victories.
“I dreamed about this since I used to be little. I needed to see Portugal on the high of the world. And so I’ll proceed to dream till this purpose is fulfilled.”
