Fernandinho honoured with mosaic ahead of final Manchester City appearance

goal.com, 22 May 2022, 13:18

GOAL takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and around the world The Frenchman has committed to a fresh three-year deal at Parc des Princes, rejecting a switch to the Santiago Bernabeu in the process The striker gave each of his co-stars a luxury gift as he said goodbye to the German club

Manchester City have honoured Fernandinho with a special mosaic ahead of his final appearance for the club against Aston Villa.

Fernandinho has been a key player for City since joining the club from Shakhtar Donetsk back in 2013, featuring in 382 games across all competitions.

32 of those outings have come in 2021-22 as he's helped Pep Guardiola's side fight for silverware across multiple fronts once again, but he has decided against extending his contract beyond the summer.

How have City honoured Fernandinho?

The Manchester outfit have paid tribute to Fernandinho by unveiling a mosaic of him at the City Football Academy.

The art piece, which was created by local Manchester sculptor Mark Kennedy, depicts the Brazilian celebrating his goal in a 7-2 Premier League victory over Stoke City in 2017.

Fernandinho is the sixth City player to receive such an honour after Yaya Toure, Joe Hart, Vincent Kompany, David Silva and Sergio Aguero.

What has Fernandinho said?

Fernandinho has been humbled by the tribute and feels it is a fitting way to end his time at Etihad Stadium where he has won four Premier League titles, one FA Cup and five League Cups.

"To have a mosaic and pitch in my honour here at the City Football Academy is an incredible gesture, and I am very grateful to the Club. I could never have imagined this when I signed," he told the club website.

"It's been an amazing period of my life and coming to Manchester City was the best decision I have ever made. This is a special way to bring an end to my time here."

What's next for Fernandinho?

Fernandinho will pick up a fifth Premier League winners' medal if City beat Aston Villa on the final day of the season, with second-placed Liverpool hoping for a slip up as they take on Wolves.

The 37-year-old is planning to return to his homeland thereafter, having recently expressed his desire to be closer to his family, with his former club Atletico Paranaense thought to be leading the race for his signature.

Guardiola shocked as Fernandinho hints at Man City exit

Guardiola tries to keep the ordinary in extraordinary final day

Man City fans must 'behave' if they win PL - Pep

Read full version: https://www.goal.com/en/news/fernandinho-mosaic-final-man-city-appearance/blta7ac9aa69cf80a63

Aston Villa
Aston Villa v Manchester City
Fernandinho
Guardiola
Joe Hart
Kennedy
Kompany
La Liga
Manchester City
Mark Kennedy
Parc des Princes
Pep Guardiola
Premier League
Rumours
Serie A
Shakhtar Donetsk
Stoke City
Vincent Kompany

Top News

28 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino has acknowledged that being denied a last-gasp winning goal against Aston Villa could prove to be "massive". 28 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has reportedly held talks with super agent Jorge Mendes. 28 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay was forced off in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Burnley. 28 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has received a triple fitness boost ahead of Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena. 28 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel has an untimely injury crisis to work around for the first leg of their Champions League semi-final with Real Madrid at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday. 28 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Having both doused English hopes of Champions League stardom, German giants Bayern Munich and Spanish titans Real Madrid clash in the first leg of a mouthwatering semi-final at Allianz Arena on Tuesday night. 28 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk All transfer business is done and dusted for this season, but that doesn't stop clubs from preparing ahead for next season. 28 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Pendikspor vs. Kayserispor (Sunday, 2.00pm) Both Pendikspor and Kayserispor will be looking to boost their survival hopes when they meet at Pendik Stadium on Sunday afternoon. 28 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Portimonense vs. Moreirense (Sunday, 3.30pm) The action continues in round 31 of the Portuguese Primeira Liga as Portimonense and Moreirense go head-to-head at the Estadio Municipal de Portimao on Sunday. 28 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Nijmegen vs. AZ (Sunday, 11.15am) Off the back of a first defeat in five matches last time out, NEC entertain the challenge of AZ Alkmaar at Stadion de Goffert on Sunday afternoon. 28 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Cadiz vs. Mallorca (Sunday, 1.00pm) Nuevo Mirandilla will play host to a huge La Liga clash on Sunday afternoon, with two clubs battling to stay in Spain's top flight, Cadiz and Mallorca, locking horns. 28 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Inter Milan vs. Torino (Sunday, 11.30am) Crowned Serie A champions with five games to spare, Inter Milan will continue their title celebrations on Sunday, when mid-table Torino visit San Siro. 28 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Metz vs. Lille (Sunday, 12.00pm) Looking to extend their winning run in the top flight to three matches, Metz will welcome Champions League-chasing Lille to Stade Saint-Symphorien on Sunday afternoon in Ligue 1. 28 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk St Mirren vs. Rangers (Sunday, 12.30pm) The second phase of the Scottish Premiership will kickstart this weekend with St Mirren hosting Rangers. 28 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Spurs vs. Arsenal (Sunday, 2.00pm) Looking to take the next step towards their first Premier League title in two decades, Arsenal will make the short trip across the capital to face fierce rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby on Sunday afternoon at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. 27 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester United have apparently been handed a significant boost in their hopes of signing Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise, who would welcome a switch to Old Trafford. 27 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Arsenal reportedly hope to bring three or four new statement signings to the club this summer as part of another lavish spending spree. 27 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka will be bidding to emulate an achievement last managed by Ian Wright when the Gunners tackle Tottenham Hotspur in Sunday's Premier League North London derby. 27 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Chelsea saw a last-gasp winner ruled out but nevertheless completed an impressive comeback to hold Aston Villa to a 2-2 Premier League draw at Villa Park. 27 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Both Estrela Amadora and SC Farense will be looking to open up some daylight between themselves and the Primeira Liga relegation zone when they face off on Monday night. 27 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Bournemouth will attempt to equal a club record when they welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to the Vitality Stadium for Sunday's Premier League contest. 27 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Round 34 of the 2023-24 Turkish Super Lig concludes on Monday evening as Fatih Karagumruk host Antalyaspor at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium. 27 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Premier League ever-presents Everton can look forward to another campaign in the big time thanks to a 1-0 win over Brentford at Goodison Park. 27 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Chelsea have made three changes for Saturday's Premier League fixture at Aston Villa. 27 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Ruben Amorim has apologised to Sporting Lisbon supporters after admitting that the timing and publicity of his talks in London with West Ham United were "completely wrong". 27 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Barcelona reportedly hope to ward off Manchester United interest in one of their star defenders by offering him a lucrative contract renewal. 27 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Newcastle United have set a new Premier League scoring record after coming from behind to beat Sheffield United 5-1 at St James' Park on Saturday. 27 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Liverpool are reportedly running out of patience with one of their first-team attackers as their Premier League title fight ends with a whimper. 27 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Liverpool attacker Mohamed Salah made a cryptic "fire" comment after his touchline row with Jurgen Klopp in the Reds' 2-2 draw with West Ham United. 27 April 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Chelsea are prepared to part ways with four home-grown players this summer in order to retain Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain-linked defender Levi Colwill, according to a report.