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Manchester City captain Fernandinho signs new two-year deal after stunning season

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.

Fernandinho has penned a new two year deal with Manchester City
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I live a beautiful story of respect for this club. There is no doubt I have a lot of passion for what I do. The legacy I want to leave when I stop playing is that kind of club and fan relationship. I think this is very important in today's football. Essential factors made me decide to stay here. To continue the work, to win titles and to help Manchester City to consolidate as one of the best teams of the world. My family, who is already used to the city, was also preponderant for my choice. To the fans and colleagues, my biggest thank you. Since my arrival at the club, I've always been very respected and you always gave me a huge support. I've already said that and I repeat: Citizens fans are the best in the world, for sure. Only you know the moments you lived together with the team. You never stopped supporting and believing, this is something I strongly admire and you must be applauded for that. COME ON, CITY! . . Vivo uma história linda de respeito e carinho por essa entidade. Sem dúvida, tenho muita paixão pelo que faço. O legado que quero deixar quando parar de jogar é esse tipo de identificação com clube e torcida. Acho isso muito legal no futebol atual. Fatores importantes fizerem com que eu decidisse permanecer aqui. A continuação do trabalho, ganhar títulos e ajudar o City a se consolidar como um dos melhores times do futebol atual. A família, que já está habituada à cidade, aos costumes e ao clima, também foi preponderante para a minha escolha. Aos fãs e colegas de trabalho do City, o meu muito obrigado desde minha chegada ao clube. Sempre fui muito respeitado e sempre deram um suporte enorme para mim. Já disse isso e repito, os fãs do Manchester City são os melhores do Mundo, sem sombra de dúvidas. Só eles sabem os momentos que já passaram juntos com o time. Nunca deixaram de apoiar, isso é uma coisa que eu admiro muito. Estão de parabéns. COME ON, CITY!

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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

Fernandinho has become one of the best defensive midfielders in the world
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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.

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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.

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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