Manchester City captain Fernadinho admits he will leave at the end of the season.

Fernandinho has been an integral part of City's success since he arrived in Manchester in 2013, having clocked 373 appearances in all competitions, lifting 12 trophies.

Having signed a one-year contract last summer, Fernandinho was asked whether he would renew for another season and replied: “I don't think so. I want to play. I will go back to Brazil for sure, yes.

“After nine years, maybe after the 2018/19 season, when I changed my position, it was a little hard for me to cover.

“With age, it's a little hard for me. I put myself in the position to help wherever I can and I am glad.

“I'm not playing much but I try to help wherever I can. Sometimes off the pitch and sometimes on.

“I decided with my family. That is the most important [thing] to me."

Naturally, Pep Guardiola has always spoken highly of his skipper and the role he plays within the squad, and says the pair will discuss options at the end of the season.

“We will see what happens - we don't know," he said. “Fernandinho is so important for me. I will talk to him.

“At the end of the season, we will talk. Maybe it is a family decision, maybe he wants more minutes. I will talk of course but at the end of the season.

“The role Fernandinho plays, I said many times…I like players who behave good behind the scenes. I know what he does behind the scenes.

“He does things for the benefit of the team and this is a real captain. I arrived when he was here. Few players (still here) were here.

“So we know each quite well and from day one until now, he has been an incredible player for Manchester City. There are things nobody knows but I know exactly what he does."