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Bruno Fernandes: Cristiano Ronaldo Reportedly Wants Al Nassr to Sign Man United Captain
Fred Kennedy
May 15, 2024 at 7:34 PM
In this article:
- Cristiano Ronaldo is said to be keen on reuniting with Bruno Fernandes at the club level
- The five-time Ballon d'Or winner shared the locker room with Fernandes at Man United
- Fernandes, who joined the Red Devils in 2020, has two years left on his current contract
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Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly urged Al Nassr to sign Manchester United captain Bruni Fernandes ahead of the summer transfer window.
The Red Devils are set for a major squad overhaul at the end of the season, which could see several first-team players offloaded.
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The club have already confirmed the exit of Raphael Varane, who is set to depart Old Trafford after three years at the club.
According to reports, the situation at the Manchester club has placed several teams on a red alert.
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The Mirror claims that Fernandes is a major summer transfer target for Al-Nassr, with the Saudi giants said to be willing to pay whatever it takes to land the midfielder.
Ronaldo wants Fernandes at Al-Nassr
The Riyadh-based outfit's top star, Ronaldo, is said to have sanctioned the transfer, with the veteran forward understood to be keen to reunite with his fellow countryman.
Per Metro UK, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner has asked his club to test United’s resolve by bidding for the playmaker's services.
The development comes only days after it emerged that United chiefs held a meeting with Fernandes to discuss his future with the club.
The former Sporting Lisbon ace has two years left and the option for an extra 12 months on his current deal with the Red Devils.
As such, there is no immediate concern over his future with the Premier League giants.
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The Portugal international has been out injured and missed his side's last two matches against Crystal Palace and Arsenal.
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In other news, Sports Brief also reported on ten Hag cutting short Bruno's interview shortly after Manchester United's win over Newcastle.
The Portuguese midfielder returned from injury during the Wednesday night, May 15, Premier League clash.
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