1:07 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola praised Fernandinho after the midfielder signed a contract extension with the club Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola praised Fernandinho after the midfielder signed a contract extension with the clubManchester City midfielder Fernandinho has signed a one-year contract extension with the Premier League club. Fernandinho has established himself as a key player for City since joining in 2013, winning three Premier League titles and four EFL Cups. Pep Guardiola says it will be a pleasure to coach Fernandinho for another seasonFernandinho joined City from Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk, where he had spent eight years after departing Brazilian team Athletico Paranaense. "He's not young anymore but he plays mentally as a young guy so it will be a pleasure to be together for another year," City manager Pep Guardiola told Sky Sports News. With City facing an injury crisis at centre-back this season, Fernandinho has displayed his versatility by regularly deputising in defence, furthering his popularity with the club's supporters.

Source: Sky sports January 28, 2020 15:03 UTC