Former Man City captain Fernandinho ‘agrees to join Brazilian club Athletico Paranaense on a two-year deal’

Manchester City legend Fernandinho has reportedly agreed to join Athletico Paranaense, where he began his illustrious career.

The defensive midfielder joined City in 2013 for £ 34 million and became an integral part of the dominant team that won five Premier League titles.

Fernandinho took over the role of club captain in 2020 following the departure of David Silva.

After leaving the Citizens at the end of last season after nine successful years, journalist Fabrizio Romano said on Twitter that Fernandinho is joining Athletico Paranaense for a two-year contract.

Fernandinho started his career at Paranaense, making 72 appearances and scoring 14 goals between 2002 and 2005. He then joined the Ukrainian team Shakhtar Donetsk, before moving to England eight years later.

Fernandinho made 264 appearances for City, scoring 20 goals for the club, as well as picking up 53 yellow cards and 4 red cards in the Premier League.