Bruno Fernandes confesses Man United wanted him to leave the club in remarkable new interview

The Portuguese star scored a brilliant free-kick on Monday

Ultimately Bruno opted to stay put in Manchester, where he's had a productive season so far, registering 11 goal contributions for a resurgent Red Devils side under Ruben Amorim.

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The 31-year-old starred for the Red Devils against Bournemouth last night, scoring a brilliant free-kick in a 4-4 draw at home to Bournemouth.

Despite Bruno's heroics, defensive errors cost United the three points on the night, as they conceded a cheap 84th minute equaliser.

Speaking to the Portuguese outlet, Fernandes said: "The club wanted me to go [in the summer], I have that in my head. I told the directors this, but I think they didn’t have the courage to make that decision.

He then explained the reasons why he stayed in the Premier League, adding: “I decided to stay, also because of family reasons, but because I genuinely like the club.

"The conversation with the manager also made me stay.

"But, from the club’s side, I felt a bit like, ‘if you leave, it’s not so bad for us.’ “It hurts me a lot. More than hurting, it makes me sad because I’m a player they have nothing to criticise about.

"I’m always available, I always play, good or bad. I give my all. Then you see things around you, players who don’t value the club as much and don’t defend the club as much… that makes you sad.”