Fernandes explains reason for rejecting Saudi move

Bruno Fernandes admits that Al-Hilal's 'very exciting offer' wasn't enough for him to leave Manchester United.

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00:00There was a possibility, the President of the Al-Hilal

00:05called me about a month ago to ask me about the possibility of transferring me to there.

00:10There was a time of waiting for my part to think about what would be my future.

00:16As I always said, I would be willing to, if Manchester United would be able to do it,

00:22I would be willing to do it.

00:24I spoke with Mr. Ruben Amorim, who, during this period,

00:28I would be willing to do it, but I would be willing to do it.

00:32I spoke with the club, the club said that they would not be willing to sell me,

00:36that it would be only if I wanted to leave, but that it was not a financial issue.

00:43From my part, it was a very ambitious proposal,

00:47but I just want to keep myself in the highest level,

00:52I want to keep myself in great competitions,

00:55I want to keep myself, because I still feel capable of it,

00:58and I want to continue to be happy,

01:01to do what I most like.

01:03Maybe, well or not, I'm still very passionate about what is this sport,

01:07but it's my way of seeing football,

01:09it's my way of seeing my life, my future,

01:11and I'm happy with my decision.