Manchester City captain Fernandinho shocked his manager by revealing he is not planning to sign a new deal to stay at the club beyond this season.
The 36-year-old is out of contract in the summer and speaking to the press ahead of Man City's European quarter-final second-leg clash with Atleti Madrid on Wednesday, the Brazilian revealed he is
He said that he wants to play more and that he wants to leave the stadium. I want to play a lot.
I will return to Brazil. I chose my family, which is the most important for me.
The former Brazil international, who signed a one-year contract extension last June, has won four Premier League titles and six League Cups since joining City.
The news of Fernandinho's potential exit was brought to the attention of the Man City boss by the media.
When asked about the possibility of Fernandinho leaving, he said: "Oh!" I did not know.
You tell me the news. I did not hear it.
We will see what happens. I have no idea what will happen. He is very important. I will ask him.
The City boss said that at the end of the season they talk about his family. I would love it. We will talk.
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The captain of the team, Fernandinho, made his last start for City in the home game againstSporting in March, but his coach said he had continued to play a key role in the team.
The role he plays this season is something that I like the people who behave behind the scenes.
He handles many of our players and stars for the benefit of the team and I know what he has done.
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He was here when I arrived. Kevin, John, and a few other players.
We have known him from the beginning and he is always here.
An incredible player for Man City. There are things that nobody knows, but I know exactly.
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Kevin De Bruyne's goal gave Man City a slender lead over Atleti Madrid in the first leg of the quarter-finals of the European Championship and they are hoping to stay on course for the trophy.
Ruben Dias has no new injury or suspension problems and will be travelling with the squad.
The Portugal centre-half has been out for a while with a thigh injury.
All of them are fit, according to the man.
I don't know if he will play on Wednesday. He has one training session and six weeks off. We have a big schedule until the end of the season and he is back.
Everyone will be important.
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