Manchester City captain Fernandinho admits he feels almost Mancunian.

Fernandinho has clocked up 360 appearances since joining from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2013 is now in his ninth campaign having penned a one year extension to his current deal in the summer.

“After more than eight years, I believe I am a Mancunian – or mostly Mancunian!" Fernandinho told City's website.

“Since I came here, the welcome I have received was really nice. It was really warm, especially from the City fans, the staff and everyone at the Club.

“Me and my family are settled here and year by year, we learn more about the culture, the people, the way they like to live and how respectful they are.

“I have a special feeling about Mancunian people and last summer we stayed here and it wasn't too bad – the weather was OK and we enjoyed it.

“Our kids were obviously at school and with the government restrictions at the time, we couldn't really travel, so we chose to stay here."