Discussion over a potential extravagant deal for Bruno Fernandes with Al Hilal reportedly underway.
Bruno Fernandes' agent, Miguel Pinho, is reported to have met with Al Hilal representatives at the Four Seasons Hotel in Riyadh on Thursday, according to the Daily Mail. The discussions, which extended into the night, were described as "positive," with sources close to the process suggesting this is a significant opportunity due to Al Hilal's participation in the FIFA Club World Cup.
The Saudi club has reportedly tabled a three-year contract for the Portuguese international midfielder, a move that would quadruple his current salary at Manchester United. Current weekly earnings of £280,000 (€332,600) would increase to £700,000 (€831,600) under the new deal. Over three years, Fernandes could potentially earn up to £200 million (€237,6 million), including bonuses, making him one of the highest-paid footballers globally.
Al Hilal already boasts Portuguese players João Cancelo and Rúben Neves on their roster. The club's goal is to complete the transfer within the next fortnight to allow Fernandes to participate in the upcoming Club World Cup in the United States. Manchester United's financial situation, strained by a disappointing season and failure to qualify for the Champions League, may contribute to the club accepting a substantial offer for Fernandes.
While the Daily Mail is the only media outlet reported in the original text, multiple other reputable sources, including The Telegraph, Sky Sports, and Football365, have also covered the potential transfer. These reports suggest the move is close, following talks between Fernandes’ agent and Al Hilal executives in Riyadh. Al Hilal is rumored to be willing to pay between £80 million and up to £100 million for Fernandes, with the club prepared to offer wages that would nearly triple his current Manchester United earnings. Reports also indicate that annual salary and bonuses could rise to an "incredible" £65 million.
Football agent Miguel Pinho's discussion with Al Hilal representatives, though not exclusively about sports, centered around a possible transfer of Portuguese international midfielder Bruno Fernandes, who plays for the European-leagues' Premier League team Manchester United. In the event of a move to Al Hilal, Fernandes may not continue to play in the European-leagues, as the Saudi club aims to finalize the transfer within the next fortnight, allowing him to participate in the Club World Cup, which is not a part of the European-leagues or the Premier League.
