Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
Sport
Joe Bray

'Best decision I ever made' - Fernandinho sends emotional message to Man City in final Etihad visit

Fernandinho says signing for Manchester City in 2013 was the best decision he ever made, as he bid farewell to the Etihad for one final time.

The Brazilian leaves City after a trophy-filled nine years, where he won five Premier League titles and became the club's most decorated player. He is expected to return to Brazil to finish his career and signed off in style by helping City to another Premier League title last week.

In a new video on social media, Fernandinho can be seen entering the City dressing room, taking down his shirt, putting it over his shoulder and walking out to the Etihad pitch one final time.

ALSO READ: Man City have eight reasons to be confident for next season without Erling Haaland

The video also has shots of Manchester, where Fernandinho has previously said he will always be an adopted Mancunian. In an emotional voiceover, Fernandinho says: "Sometimes you get trapped in such a crazy routine that you don't stop to think about numbers or anything else.

"You just want to keep working, keep achieving goals. When you stop, take a breath and look back on what you did it's such a cheerful feeling.

Watch Fernandinho's farewell video here:

"Everyone in my nine years of Man City and also the fans, they will remember me as a player that gave it all on and off the pitch and in everything I did.

"Coming to Manchester City in 2013 was the best decision I have ever made, thank you."

Sign up to our City newsletter so you never miss an update from the Etihad Stadium this season.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.