Bruno Fernandes has spoken out after rejecting a big-money offer from Al-Hilal to stay at Manchester United this summer.

The 30-year-old explained his decision during a press conference this evening, ahead of Portugal’s clash with Germany.

“There was that possibility. The president of Al-Hilal called me a month ago to ask me about it. There was a waiting period for me to think about the future,” Fernandes explained.

“As I have always said, I would be willing to do it if Manchester United thought so. I spoke to coach Ruben Amorim, who, throughout that period, was very annoying to me not to go! The club said they would not be willing to sell me, only if I wanted to leave.

“It was a very ambitious proposal. The president was a fantastic person. We never discussed the amount [initially]. With my agent, of course.

“Then, I spoke to my wife and family, and she asked me what my personal goals were in my career. It was an easy move, even at a family level.

“I had Joao Cancelo there, my children are used to playing with him in the national team… We have a great friendship. But I want to maintain myself at the highest level, playing in the big competitions. and I feel capable of it.”