Legend Rio Ferdinand of Manchester United has said that he would have found it difficult to reject the money from the Saudi-Arab side Al-Hilal after Bruno Fernandes had decided to have a transfer
Rio Ferdinand has praised Bruno Fernandes for refusing the offered eye-watery amounts of the Saudi Pro League while he also wonders whether the star is “crazy” because he rejects it. The Captain of Manchester United was the subject of a failed approach to Saudi-Arabic outfit al-Hilal earlier this summer.
Reports claimed that the club was armed with a package of £ 300 million to secure the star, with £ 100 million on its way to United and a remarkable £ 200 million contract pending Fernandes itself.
Ferdinand, while he praised the Portuguese midfielder for his loyalty to United, could not resist sharing his surprise about the 30-year decrease in the fortunes of the Saudi club.
When he asked what he would do when he presents with such wealth on his podcast, Rio, the former United Defender said: “I am gone”, who asked Stephen Howson and Flex.
Ferdinand then explained: “If I am 25, I am not that [heading to Saudi Arabia]. Remember that China was over in our time – I would not have gone. “
Discussion of the contrast between the attraction of the Saudi Pro League compared to the previous influence that was once exerted by the Chinese Super League, he added: “In money terms when it [Chinese Super League] wax [as persuasive as Saudi Arabia]. It is not in terms of location, but it would not even have been put on my head [to] China.
“But I am here now, my career is completed, and you look at things differently, and you know £ 50 million a year – I am offski Bruv, bring me a rescue jacket and I swim there,” he joked.
To the question of his opinion about Fernades for rejecting the lucrative supply, Ferdinand replied: “I judge him, but are you angry?
“I respect it so much and the fans will love him more. He looks at Legacy. We know this guy [Fernandes] is now about legacy [and not the money]. “
Earlier in the summer, Ferdinand repeated his feelings and stated that he would have understood it if Fernandes had chosen to leave United.
“I think he is in the game to return after everything he has received,” Ferdinand told Spiegel football. “So I have nothing but respect for him. I would have understood him if he left, 100%. If I was him, I think I would have found it hard to say no. I have to be honest.”
During a press conference for his national team at the beginning of June, Fernandes revealed that he rejected the incredible range of Al-Hilal after discussions with United Manager Ruben Amorim.
“It would have been easy to move there [Al Hilal]. I know the Portuguese players there very well, “he admitted.” But I want to play at the highest level and compete for large titles. I can do that, and I still want it. I spoke with coach Amorim. He asked me not to go. “
After the loss of United in the Europa League final of Tottenham Hotspur, Fernandes was frank about his future with the club. He stated that he would leave the decision about his future to United officials, where the club is considering selling several of their star players this summer after a disappointing season.
“I have always been honest. I have always said that I will be here until the club tells me it is time to go,” he said (via Manchester Evening News).
The 30 -year -old is an important player for United, scored 98 goals and offers 87 assists in 290 games in all matches since his transfer from Sporting CP in January 2020.