FERNANDINHO has reportedly signed a new Manchester City deal.
The Brazilian midfielder, 32, was out of contract at the end of the season.
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But City have moved to ward off interest from clubs who would have been able to sign him in January ahead of a summer move.
Goal report that Fernandinho has signed a one-year extension, with the option for another season.
They say that there was concern at the Etihad that he may walk away for free after several failed attempts to agree a new deal.
That wait now appears to be over as City head into Christmas 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League.
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Fernandinho has enjoyed a new lease of life under Pep Guardiola and has excelled at the base of City’s midfield this season.
He has even chipped in with two goals in 17 Prem stars this season.
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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.
City are looking to sign two players in January, but are willing to wait until the summer.
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