Manchester City’s season may have been dominated by the brilliance of Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez, but there are many reasons why Fernandinho is just as important to this side.
The Brazilian has been crucial at centre-back for Pep Guardiola after making the shift from defensive midfield. Long-term injury to Aymeric Laporte and the fluctuating form of John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi forced City to turn to one of their most trusted players in the heart of defence.
Fernandinho has stood up to the task better than anyone could have imagined and thoroughly deserved a contract extension to keep him at the Etihad until the end of the 2020/21 season.
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