Fernandinho
40-Year-Old
Atletico Paranaense
Brasileiro
Brazil move finalized
Fernandinho has signed a deal with Atletico Paranaense after leaving Manchester City as a free agent, the club announced Monday.
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Fernandinho is moving back to his first senior club in Brazil, 17 years after leaving for Europe en route to Shakhtar Donetsk back in 2005. Since then, he has won a combined 12 league titles, 12 domestic cups and made 103 Champions League appearances during his time with Shakhtar and then Manchester City, in addition to winning the Europa League in 2009. It's time for the defensive midfielder to come home now after turning 37 years old a few months ago.
Fernandinho is moving back to his first senior club in Brazil, 17 years after leaving for Europe en route to Shakhtar Donetsk back in 2005. Since then, he has won a combined 12 league titles, 12 domestic cups and made 103 Champions League appearances during his time with Shakhtar and then Manchester City, in addition to winning the Europa League in 2009. It's time for the defensive midfielder to come home now after turning 37 years old a few months ago.
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Plays 45 minutes in season finale
Fernandinho took a shot and made a clearance in Sunday's 3-2 victory against Aston Villa.
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Fernandinho is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match with West Ham.
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Questionable for Sunday's tilt
Fernandinho (strain) is in doubt to face West Ham United on Sunday after manager Pep Guardiola told reporters, "They are in treatment. It's two days. I think until the day of the game we will not be able to decide exactly the availability of the players."
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Picks up muscular issue
Fernandinho made it 77 minutes at center-back in Wednesday's 5-1 win against Wolves but picked up a muscular issue, according to manager Pep Guardiola. "Some muscular problems for Fernandinho and it will be difficult for Sunday."
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Scores as substitute
Fernandinho scored a goal with his lone shot during Saturday's 4-0 win over Leeds.
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Returning to Brazil?
Several Brazilian teams are keen on signing Fernandinho once the Premier League season ends, according to Brazilian outlet Globo Esporte.
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Corinthians, Botafogo and Flamengo have approached the Manchester City captain about a summer move after the 36-year-old's shock announcement that he intends to leave the Etihad Stadium. However, the Brazil midfielder prefers a return to his former side, Athletico Paranaense, rather than joining one of the powerhouses of the country.
Corinthians, Botafogo and Flamengo have approached the Manchester City captain about a summer move after the 36-year-old's shock announcement that he intends to leave the Etihad Stadium. However, the Brazil midfielder prefers a return to his former side, Athletico Paranaense, rather than joining one of the powerhouses of the country.