Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has opened up about his decision to turn down a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia during the summer transfer window, revealing how a heartfelt conversation with his wife, Ana, helped shape his choice.

The United midfielder was the subject of interest from the Saudi Pro League in the summer but he decided to stay in the Premier League to continue his career at Old Trafford.

Despite the struggles at the club, Fernandes is determined to stay loyal to the Premier League side.

Speaking to Mail Sport, the Portuguese midfielder admitted that while the financial package on offer was “massive,” the move didn’t match with his career ambitions or sense of unfinished business at Old Trafford.

Bruno Fernandes rejected Saudi move in the summer

Fernandes’ name was among several high-profile stars linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League earlier this year, as clubs backed by substantial financial power sought to lure Europe’s elite.

The midfielder confirmed that a formal offer had been made and described it as life-changing in financial terms but also admitted that his wife’s input proved decisive.

“The first thing she said was, ‘Have you achieved everything you wanted to achieve at the club?’ She knows that...