Bruno Fernandes has revealed the stark difference between the camps at Manchester United and Portugal as he explained how he nearly left the club.
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The 30-year-old has spoken about turning down offers abroad to sign a new deal with United earlier this summer until 2027. However, not long after extending his Old Trafford stay, the attacking midfielder admits the Red Devils are "not in a positive moment", whereas playing for Portugal is completely different.
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He told : "I was approached [by other clubs], the club was aware that there was a possibility of me leaving, I had concrete offers. But the club showed that it needed me, that it was at a time of change and that they wanted to do things differently.
On United, he added: "It's not a positive moment. We're not winning games, and the national team space is completely different. I've felt very at ease. The dynamics are very good. I'm in my country, I speak my language, and I have better food. I have demonstrated a good level in the national team. It's a space where I feel good and I feel like I can enjoy my football at a very high level, due to the dynamics we have and the quality I have at my side."
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Fernandes was linked with the likes of Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, and several teams from the Saudi Pro League but ended up staying put at Old Trafford. He himself has failed to get off the mark for United this season and was recently sent off twice in as many games, although his red card against Tottenham was later overturned. The fact that the Portugal international is publicly grumbling about the Red Devils is not a good sign.
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The United captain is likely to feature for Portugal in their Nations League clash with Poland on Saturday and then against Scotland on Tuesday. He will hope to find his scoring touch before returning to United – who are down in 14th in the Premier League – next week.
