Guardiola Pays Tribute To Club Captain Fernandinho Ahead Of Final Club Appearance

Fernandinho has been with City for close to a decade and is set to make his 383rd and final appearance for Manchester City on Sunday afternoon.

Fernandinho has won 11 important trophies and could add another this Sunday making it number 12 should they win the game on Sunday.

The Citizens are well aware that only three points will ensure a fourth Premier League title in five seasons, with club captain Fernandinho surely salivating at the possibility of such a fitting send-off. 

Speaking in his pre-match press conference before the game, Pep Guardiola was asked to summarise what the legendary midfielder has meant to him.

"We are together since day one. He's one of them, became captain," the Catalan began. 

"We experience many good moments and bad moments together. A generous guy puts the team first over him. He knows it, I'm more than happy to have met him in my life and work together. 

"We wish him all the best in the future and his last season in Brazil, maybe he will be a manager. I'm sure we'll meet again in the future."

Fernandinho has announced his next move will be a return to Brazil, with Athletico Paranaense - his former club - lauded as his possible destination.

Source: Si.com