Flamengo chief gives update on Fernandinho transfer amid Man City speculation
manchestereveningnews.co.ukFlamengo's vice-president has distanced his club from a potential free-transfer for Manchester City captain Fernandinho for the time being.
Fernandinho shocked fans — and even Pep Guardiola — last week when announcing in a press conference that he expected to leave City after his contract expires in the summer, with a return to Brazil his preferred move.
He said: "I want to play, I will go back to Brazil. I decided with my family, which is the most important thing for me." Now, his former club Atletico Paranaense have been linked with his signature, as have Flamengo.
However, Flamengo president vice-president Marcos Braz has given an update on their apparent interest. ALSO READ: Guardiola made one costly, but understandable, mistake in loss to Liverpool It has been reported that while Fernandinho has decided to leave City, he is fully committed to the end of the season with the Blues and is not yet exploring any options to return to Brazil.
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