It is in an interview with the Portuguese television channel Canal 11 that the football star says that he had the chance to leave Manchester United for the Saudi club al-Hilal this summer.
"I could have left during this transfer window and made a lot more money," the 31-year-old told the channel, according to Sky Sports.
From the club I felt it was: “If you leave, it won't be so dangerous for us”. It hurts – more than hurts. It makes me sad.
Fernandes has made over 200 appearances for Manchester United in the Premier League and is the team captain.
"The club wanted me to leave. I told the board that I didn't think they had the courage to make that decision because the coach wanted me to stay," he says.
Manchester United is sixth in the Premier League after 16 rounds played.
