Fernandinho is delighted to be a Manchester City player.
In the weeks preceding the transfer's completion Fernandinho made clear his desire to move to the Etihad Stadium while City had also identified him as their top target.
He said: "In Ukraine, as well as in Brazil, Man City is now considered one of the best teams in the world and after I signed people back home in Brazil congratulated me for signing for one of the top teams in the world."
Fernandinho was flattered to be so highly regarded by City and is now determined to adapt quickly.
He said: "I think that was very important for me and I want to repay the club for what they have done for me by playing well on the pitch and winning as many trophies as possible.
"I think the main challenge for me is a different style compared with my last team and the amount of games during the season is more than I am used to."