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Fernandinho may finally call time on his Manchester City career this summer after surprising Pep Guardiola during the week.

Signed back in 2013 by Manuel Pellegrini as a 28-year-old, the Brazilian has defied father time and continued to perform impressively for Pep Guardiola following a change in position.

Fernandinho arrived as a defensive midfielder, but often looked the best defender at the club when they faced a backline crisis.

Despite playing just a hand full of games this season the 36-year-old is still the club's captain. Testament to his efforts in and around the club that he retains that status despite featuring in less than half of City's Premier League games. His presence may be called upon in the coming weeks, as it was on Wednesday night.

With Guardiola's team under the cosh in Madrid the Catalan called upon Fernandinho in the second-half as he attempted to keep his side composed. That experience and know how will no doubt be crucial in the Premier League title run-in, with City looking to retain a one-point lead over Liverpool - where have we heard that before.

Fernandinho's status is underlined, not just by his reputation among his teammates, but among rival players.

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