Premier League: Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho will leave at the end of the season after nine years in Etihad. Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho said on Tuesday that he had no plans to extend his contract and stay at the Premier League club after this season, with manager Pep Guardiola surprised by the Brazilians’ decision. Follow the Premier League updates on Insidesport.IN
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The 36-year-old, who has played more than 370 games for City in all competitions since joining them from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2013 and helped the club win four Premier League titles and six League Cups, signed a one-year extension last June.
Premier League: Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho leaves at the end of the season after a nine-year absence
Speaking ahead of City’s second leg of the Champions League quarter-final against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, Fernandinho said he was not surprised by his limited playing time in recent months.
“Nine years later and probably after the 2018-19 season when I changed my position could be one of the reasons.” Fernandinho told reporters.
“It simply came to our notice then. With age, it’s hard for me but I put myself in a position that I’ve always tried to help the team.
Guardiola says he is surprised by Fernandinho’s plans to return to his country.
“I did not know. You tell me I didn’t hear it. We’ll see what happens. I don’t know what will happen. He is so important. I’ll ask him, “ Guardiola says.
“We talk at the end of the season, probably because of his family. I would love it (if he has). We’ll talk. “
City is leading 1-0 in the second leg.
Premier League: Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho leaves at the end of the season after a nine-year absence
