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United's skipper the Portuguese international has revealed he will postpone talks regarding his long-term plans with anyone until following next year's global tournament

The Portuguese midfielder will reach his 300th game for Manchester United on matchday, as the club aims to end a sequence of three consecutive losses at Old Trafford by the Seagulls

This achievement becomes especially notable considering the captain has sat out just 17 matches since his £47 million transfer from Sporting CP in January 2020 - with only three of those unavailable matches due to health problems

Contract Situation

The midfield maestro turned down a substantial offer from the Middle Eastern side during the off-season, then ignored follow-up approaches from other clubs in both the Saudi Arabian league and continental clubs

The United captain acknowledges that rumors about his career direction will continue

Insiders have earlier suggested he has little interest to relocate to the Middle East next summer, with top continental teams excluding the domestic competition holding greater appeal

It is understood that his current deal - which runs out in the year 2027 with an optional extension - contains a clause that would allow him to join a team beyond the Premier League for €65 million if it is activated early enough

Family Considerations

However, the midfielder is not interested to address the situation at this time

"Consistently throughout, I am happy with the club. I hope to fulfill my ambitions still," he stated

"It's not my place to discuss for the team. I've noticed numerous sources suggesting that I had reached an agreement to move already the upcoming campaign. In case the organization has established those terms, it wasn't discussed directly with myself. I haven't spoken with any individual"

"My advisor also understands how I work. When he wishes to converse with me, it will be subsequent to the global tournament. Before that, I refuse to talk to anyone"

The captain sought advice from numerous people when the Middle Eastern offer first surfaced during United's post-season trip to Asia

Discussions with club executives, coaching personnel, Portuguese fellow international Ronaldo - who is based in Saudi Pro League - and his family all occurred separately

Family Influence

Everyone recognized the financial terms being considered, even for one of the domestic competition's highest earners, was extraordinary

The potential fee, anticipated to surpass one hundred million pounds, would have constituted a organization high for a player sale

Nevertheless, no-one was encouraging the captain to depart. In fact, the head coach was advocating contrary sentiments

"He expressed to me 'Absolutely not, we desire additional talent to assist you to become a more competitive unit. When we acquire some players and part with you, we're still going to lose important qualities'," the midfielder quoted of his boss

His spouse Ana was blunt

"My loved ones feels very comfortable in England," Fernandes stated. "My kids love their education. They value the daily routine in England, even with the weather"

"All members is settled. We sometimes mention the home we own here, it appears more like home than the property we maintain in Portugal"

"Her initial response she said was: 'Have you achieved everything you hoped to attain at the team?' She knows I have not"

"At times when I talk about not fulfilling my dreams at the team, it originates primarily from what she told to me"

Team Commitment

Less than 24 hours after the Red Devils' first victory over the Reds at their opponent's stadium since the year 2016, the captain was in attendance on the Carrington training pitches in heavy rainfall

After completing his personal gym session, he wanted to be on the field watching his colleagues complete their own intensive training

When his inner circle assert that the captain is devoted to United 'body and soul', this is exactly what they indicate

Collective Achievement

Assisting fellow players is something he prioritizes in his role, just as personal accolades, while nice to obtain, is not his chief incentive

"Obviously, I hope people to say positive things about me," he admitted. "It would be untrue if I said differently"

"However, I desire group achievements. That's lacking in my period at United"

"I haven't managed to bring the success this organization demands and the accomplishment I envisioned in my thoughts when I signed"

"My individual performance will rank me in certain standing, but not in the standing I want to reach"

"I want to secure championships, I want to be recognized for the multiple beneficial actions I provided for the club, not just my individual statistics"

Player Recruitment

Manchester United's transfer policy has been heavily criticized in the past few seasons, with high-profile signings like the Brazilian winger, the goalkeeper and the English forward among those currently at other clubs after failing to make a major contribution

Bruno thinks that talent alone is inadequate to be a quality Red Devils squad member

"Playing for this team we require to sign strong characters," he stated. "Merely being a skilled performer is at times not enough because of the significant scrutiny and {constant