Manchester City captain Fernandinho signs new two-year deal after stunning season
The Brazilian midfielder, 32, was out of contract at the end of the season but City have moved to ward off any interest
FERNANDINHO has signed a new two year deal with Manchester City.
The Brazilian midfielder, 32, was out of contract at the end of the season.
But City have warded off interest from clubs who would have been able to sign him this month ahead of a summer move.
Fernandinho said: “I think I’ve improved a lot, especially this season.
“It’s my second year under Pep and of course I’ve improved a lot, with my teammates, the whole team has improved.
“The way we’ve played this season, everyone is happy, especially our fans.
Fernandinho has excelled under Pep Guardiola this season
They come to the games to enjoy, to see us play and of course when you play at this level, it’s good.”
There was reportedly some concern at the Etihad that he may walk away for free after several failed attempts to agree a new deal.
But the saga is now over as City look to maintain their dominance in the league which has seen them go 12 points clear.
Fernandinho has enjoyed a new lease of life under Pep Guardiola and has excelled at the base of City’s midfield this season and even netted twice.
Fernandinho joined from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2013 for a fee of £30million and won the Prem title in 2014 and has clinched two League Cups.
The deal will delight boss Guardiola after having to pull out of a move for Alexis Sanchez because of the cost.
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City take on Newcastle at the weekend as they look to bounceback from their first league defeat of the season at the hands of Liverpool last week.