Bruno Fernandes has once again underlined his commitment to Manchester United, despite admitting he had chances to leave the club at different points in his career.
Speaking on the Rio Ferdinand Presents YouTube channel, the United captain reflected on loyalty in modern football and the decisions that shaped his journey at Old Trafford.
His comments came shortly before a separate interview with Portuguese broadcaster Canal 11, where he revealed he felt “hurt” by the club’s openness to selling him to Saudi Arabia last summer.
Fernandes stressed that loyalty now carries a different meaning in the modern game.
“It’s not seen as it was before,” he said when asked by Ferdinand about his loyalty to the club.
“Loyalty in football before was like [Francesco] Totti at Rome, [Ryan] Giggs at United, [Paolo] Maldini at Milan.
“So for me, when I came to the club, apart from loving being here and loving the club, I think my loyalty was in the toughest periods.
“I could have left two times. I said, the club said, ‘No, we need you’. And I said, ‘OK. You gave me something. I will give you something’.”
Since arriving from Sporting CP in 2020, Fernandes has often been United’s driving force during turbulent spells. Even as results fluctuated and silverware proved elusive, he remained central to the team’s fight.
“Obviously, the time at the club has not been as I wanted. I wanted to lift trophies and I haven’t lift as many as I should and I could.
“But at the same time, I think everything I’ve done for the club in a certain way that was still very important, not taking nothing away from other players that were here and everything.
“I think when we struggled the most, I stayed present to the club. I hope everyone at the club is aware of that because the chances I had were very good.”
The Portuguese midfielder admitted his career could have unfolded very differently. Opportunities elsewhere promised success and silverware, yet he chose to stay and shoulder responsibility at United.
“I’m very aware that I could have done a different path. I could have gone in a different way and probably winning more trophies and people talking about me in a different way because I’ve had trophies into my cabinet.”
Despite frustrations, Fernandes’ words highlight a deep bond with Manchester United.
As the club continues its rebuild, his leadership and loyalty remain central to the story unfolding at Old Trafford.
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