“You never know” – Fernandinho addresses rumours of Manchester City return in coaching role

“You never know” – Fernandinho addresses rumours of Manchester City return in coaching role Fernandinho addresses speculation regarding a potential return to Man City in a coaching role. The former captain emphasised his happiness in Brazil with family, but refused to shut the door. City prepare for a pivotal title decider against Arsenal on Sunday.

Manchester City legend Fernandinho has responded to rumours suggesting a future return to the Etihad Stadium could be on the cards, albeit in a coaching capacity. The Brazilian icon, who lifted five Premier League titles and six League Cups during a glittering nine-year stint in Manchester, remains one of the most revered figures in the club’s modern history. Since his emotional departure in 2022 to return to boyhood club Athletico Paranaense, Fernandinho has continued to display the leadership and tactical intelligence that made him one of Pep Guardiola’s generals on the pitch.

The timing of talk surrounding a potential return to the Etihad Stadium is particularly poignant, with Manchester City currently bracing for another major leadership void following Bernardo Silva’s confirmed departure at the end of the season. With the squad also managing a significant defensive injury blow to Ruben Dias ahead of Sunday’s title ‘decider against Arsenal, the prospect of bringing back a veteran who understands the club’s serial winner DNA has ignited excitement. Fernandinho cools immediate coaching talk And speaking exclusively to MailSport’s Jack Gaughan , Fernandinho was quizzed on rumours suggesting that a return to the Etihad Stadium could come to fruition albeit in a coaching role at some stage in the future.

“Really? Rumours are rumours,” the Brazilian icon said in response to the clains. “I’m starting to enjoy my life.