Bruno Fernandes responds to Manchester United exit links ahead of 300th appearance

The Portuguese was heavily linked with a summer move to the Saudi Pro League, but Ruben Amorim convinced him to stay

Bruno Fernandes said he will not consider leaving Manchester United until after the 2026 World Cup .

The Red Devils captain is set to make his 300th appearance for the club as Brighton visit Old Trafford on Saturday.

Fernandes is out of contract in 2027, but has the option of extending for a further year. He turned down an eye-watering offer from Al Hilal in the summer, with the Saudi outfit reportedly prepared to pay over £100million for his services.

Speaking to BBC Sport ahead of the Brighton match, Fernandes reiterated that he was fully focused on succeeding with United and denied any reports that he had agreed a move away.

"As I've always said, I feel good here. I want to achieve my dreams still," Fernandes said.

"I can't talk for the club. I've seen a lot of people talking that I had an agreement to go already next season. If the club has done that agreement, it wasn't made with me. I haven't spoken with anyone.

"My agent also knows how I work. If he wants to talk to me, it will be after the World Cup . Until then, I won't speak to anyone."

Bruno Fernandes has set his sights on winning more silverware with Manchester United

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Portugal are well on their way to qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, sitting five points clear atop their group with two matches left to play against Ireland and Armenia.

Fernandes continued, adding that Ruben Amorim played a key role in convincing him to stay at United.

"He said to me 'No, we want more players to help you to become a better team. If we bring some people and lose you, we're still going to lose something'.

“I want the team achievements. That's missing in my time at United.

"My individual performance will put me in some place, but not in the place I want to be.”