Manchester City happy to delay Fernandinho contract talks despite wanting him to sign new deal
MANCHESTER CITY are confident Fernandinho will commit to a new contract at the Etihad.
But City are in no rush to get the negotiations over the line as the Brazilian still has 18 months left to run on his current deal.
Manchester City are prepared to wait to open contract talks with FernandinhoReuters
The Etihad faithful have been worried that their £30million signing will be free to talk to other clubs in January.
However there was some mis-understanding when he first joined about the length of contract he signed with the Premier League club.
Fernandinho currently has 18 months left to run on his existing deal and City want him to sign a new oneGetty Images
And City sources have now confirmed he is under contract with them until summer 2018 - meaning they are relaxed about the situation.
Even so, Pep Guardiola is keen to tie down the former Shakhtar Donetsk man, who has become a pivotal member of his squad.
His versatility appeals to the Catalan boss and he had been an ever present before the suspension he picked up earlier this month.
City want to prioritise contract decisions with players who become next summer, like midfielder Yaya ToureGetty Images
Fernandinho will serve the final game of his three match ban when City entertain fellow title chasers Arsenal on Saturday.
City have several more pressing decisions to make over contracts with the likes of Yaya Toure, Pablo Zabaleta, Bacary Sagna and Gael Clichy all up for renewal at the end of the season.
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