Overview

• Al Nassr manager Jorge Jesus confirmed on August 8 that the Saudi club formally approached Fernandes but was told he would remain at Old Trafford.
• Earlier in the summer Fernandes dismissed a reported £300 million offer from Al Hilal after talks between his agent and the Saudi side.
• Fernandes is under contract at Manchester United until 2027, with an option to extend his stay by a further year.
• The Portugal captain cited his ambition to compete in Europe’s top tournaments and discussions with his wife and family as decisive factors.
• United plan to build their 2025-26 squad overhaul around Fernandes’s leadership under coach Ruben Amorim.