Manchester City legend Fernandinho joins former club Athletico Paranaense on free transfer

Manchester City legend Fernandinho has completed his return to former club Athletico Paranaense on a free transfer.

The 37-year-old Brazilian midfielder spent nine years at the Etihad Stadium after joining from Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk for £30million in June 2013.Fernandinho made over 380 appearances and won a dozen major honours, including five Premier League titles, during his time at City. He had expressed a desire to return to Brazil before his City departure and on Monday was unveiled as an Athletico Paranaense player, rejoining the Curitiba-based club where he began his career.

“Without a doubt, I am fulfilling a personal wish, a dream to wear the Athletico shirt again,” Fernandinho said at a press conference. “Establish a brand that will end my career playing for just three clubs: two in Europe and one in Brazil.Official, confirmed. Fernandinho has joined Athletico Paranaense on a free move after leaving Manchester City, he’s back where he wanted to finish his career. 💙🇧🇷

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