Bruno Fernandes reveals honest belief on Cristiano Ronaldo future, addressing Sporting return talk

Bruno Fernandes hopes that Cristiano Ronaldo will remain his teammate for club as well as country going into the new season with Manchester United.

Fernandes and Ronaldo have been lining up together for Manchester United over the past 12 months, after already sharing the pitch with Portugal. However, the latter’s future is uncertain after their failure to qualify for the Champions League.

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Ronaldo only signed a two-year contract when returning to Manchester United last summer. Hence, the 37-year-old could be the subject of a big decision this year.

He has been linked with other clubs, few of whom would be able to afford his wages. Yet he could still be part of Erik ten Hag’s new project at Old Trafford.

Still the centre of attention, Ronaldo’s future will be in focus until the transfer window closes. But one man who is hoping – and expecting – that he remains a Man Utd player is compatriot Fernandes.

The 27-year-old does not think United would be willing to lose such an important player. Therefore, he hopes to see him again for the