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Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes (centre) with Harry Maguire (right) after the 2-0 win against Sunderland Bruno Fernandes has no interest in moving to the Saudi Pro League at the end of the season, BBC Sport understands. The Portugal midfielder rejected huge offers from Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad last summer in order to stay at Manchester United. Sources close to the United skipper have completely rejected recent suggestions he is ready to quit Old Trafford after the World Cup next summer and accept a Saudi offer. BBC Sport has been told that is not the case and Fernandes, whose United contract runs to 2027, with the option of an additional year, is only interested in playing in major European leagues. As it stands, he is fully committed to United. The project under co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is a long-term one and sources say Fernandes is determined to put everything into helping United towards a better future, while also believing it is possible to secure a top-five finish that could earn a place in next season's Champions League. The 31-year-old has been used in a deeper midfield role this season, with manager Ruben Amorim believing Fernandes can be more effective because he gets on the ball more often, although some argue it takes him away from the opposition goal where he is more dangerous. He remains one of the most influential players in United's squad and in last month's win against Chelsea scored his 100th goal for the club on his 200th Premier League appearance. In total he has played 298 times and Amorim stressed his importance to his squad after the Chelsea game. "He deserves all the praise, " said Amorim. "That guy deserves to be in the history of our club, not just for what he does but for what his team conquers. " Amorim needs three years at Man Utd - Ratcliffe Latest Manchester United news, analysis and fan views Ask about Man Utd - what do you want to know? Women's World Cup: India collapse from 83-1 to 102-6 against Proteas England v Wales Q&A - get your questions to our England and Wales reporters Rapper, philanthropist, muse. .. and Netherlands' record scorer Get onboard and travel back in time on the railways The dark reality behind a viral tragedy in Dubai Step inside the cordon with Gwent Police Gorillaz covered by mgk in the Live Lounge Rapper, philanthropist, muse. .. and Netherlands' record scorer Football regulator could force club owners to sell 'I was asking Chat GPT is this real? ' - Fraser & Tulloch on making black history. Video'I was asking Chat GPT is this real? ' - Fraser & Tulloch on making black history Does Federer have a point? Are courts being slowed to aid Alcaraz and Sinner? 'Questions will be asked' of Bompastor and Chelsea Mooney proves key as Australia overcome early scare to beat Pakistan. Video Mooney proves key as Australia overcome early scare to beat Pakistan 'Being gay in men's football is a very toxic place' How England's 'Golden Generation' describe the reasons why they failed 'One of our best ever' - why Pickford is England's undisputed number one Time for a 'gloves-off' Piastri v Norris title fight? F1 Q&A 'I deeply hurt people by moving to Saudi Arabia' The footballer who cycles to work after being inspired by Wenger 'The most wonderful human' - Greenwood leads support for ex-team-mate Moody 'England Golf needs government backing for 2030 Solheim Cup bid' 'Martin's excruciating Rangers era finally at a chaotic conclusion' Why Salah has become a 'little problem' for Liverpool 'I like to be famous but unknown' - Ekitike in his own words Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.