Fernandinho has confirmed he will leave Manchester City at the end of this season.
The midfielder, 36, joined City from Shakhtar Donetsk for £30million in 2013 and has since made 373 appearances, scoring 25 goals. The Brazil international has started one Premier League game this year and confirmed he will return to his homeland this summer to prolong his playing career.
Asked if he would be at City next season, Fernandinho said: “I don't think so. I want to play. I will go back to Brazil. I decided with my family, which is the most important thing for me.” Asked if he was surprised he had not played more this season, Fernandinho said: “After nine years and maybe after the 2018-19 season, when I changed my position, maybe that could be one of the reasons.
