Fernandinho has revealed he is expecting to leave Manchester City at the end of the season so he can finish his career playing regularly elsewhere.
The Manchester City captain has faded to a bit-part role in recent seasons. Turning 37 next month, he will be out of contract at the end of the season. There has been much speculation about what will happen next.
There have been theories that Manchester City could try to get him to stay, potentially in an off-field capacity. But after starting just six Premier League games this season, he may have other ideas.
Rather than retire, Fernandinho has revealed he has a desire to keep playing football. But that means he now looks likely to leave Manchester City in favour of joining a club in his native Brazil.
Asked at a press conference if he would like to stay at City, he said: “I don’t think so.”
He explained: “I want to play regularly. I will go back to Brazil.
“I decided with my family, which is the most important for me.”
Just last month, there had been reports that Fernandinho could extend his City contract by an extra year. That now seems to be off the table.
That said, the former Shakhtar Donetsk man does not have any complaints about how he has been used (or not) this season.
Asked about his current role, he said: “The same as the last season, not playing much but being there for the players and helping where I can. Sometimes off the pitch and on the pitch.”
What’s more, he denied he was surprised to be…
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