Fernandinho extends Manchester City contract

Manchester Jan 19 (IANS) Brazilian midfilder Fernandinho on Friday signed a two-year contract extension with Manchester City.

"Fernandinho has signed a two-year contract extension with Manchester City committing his future to the Club until 2020 " the English football club announced in a statement.

Fernandinho said: "This is a Club with a fantastic future and I want to be a part of it for as long as possible.

"With Pep in charge I feel sure we can win significant silverware and importantly we will try to do it playing attractive attacking football.

"It s a pleasure to be a part of this Club and I look forward to seeing what the next few years bring."

Director of Football Txiki Begiristain said: "We are delighted Ferna has signed his new contract. He is a senior member of the squad and his professionalism and work ethic are second to none."

"His form has been fantastic this season and we are happy he has extended his deal for a further two year."

Fernandinho joined the club in 2013 after having spent six years with Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk. He won the English Premier League (EPL) title and League Cup in his first season. He has played 212 times for Manchester City since then scoring 19 goals.

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