‘Brilliant idea’, ‘would be great for him’ – Fans reacts as Man City make ‘proposal’ to midfielder to become Guardiola’s assistant

Manchester City Fans have been reacting to a post on Twitter, which relays a reports that claims Fernandinho has been offered a role on Pep Guardiola’s coaching staff at Etihad.

The midfielder has less than six months left on his contract, and in the summer he can leave the Etihad as a free agent if he decides against signing a new deal with the Citizens.

His future is very much in doubt as there is no signs of an intention from City to renew the player’s contract for a second year running. The Brazilain has been linked with a move to Atletico Mineiro in his native Brazil. 

According to Atlético Mineiro director Rodrigo Caetano, Manchester City have made a ‘proposal’ for Fernandinho to join Pep Guardiola as an assistant coach at the club. The Brazilian club’s director confirmed his interest in in the 35-year-old mildfielder, but claimed that City have offered him a coaching role.

“There is a lot of talk because he is coming to the end of his contract. He is a ‘reference player’ at City – not only on, but a lot off the pitch too. I don’t know if you know, but there is even a proposal for him to join Pep (Guardiola) as an assistant…,” Caetano told O Tempo. said

“But he also has a situation, it seems to me, when he returns to Brazil, if he continues playing, he would give ‘preference’ to Atletico Mineiro“, Caetano continued

In reaction to Rodrigo Caetano’s claim shared on Twitter by Man City Xtra, many Man City fans have have expressing their thoughts and opinions.

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Player/coach role would be great for him.

— Ray Zinderbar (@RayZinderbar) February 6, 2021

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Would love that, but never as the head coach/manager because I don’t ever want to see #FernaOut on my timeline

— Fin (@__Finlay__) February 6, 2021

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Brilliant idea, the most important thing in a team is the spirit, the ethos and Fernandinho has all of that down. This is how dynasties start.

— John George (@Boyraceruk) February 6, 2021

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What a bloody good idea. Let’s not loose all that experience. While we’re at it – let’s get silva back to help the kids when he’s done in Spain as well, and I’d love vinny back in some form of coaching role as well.

— GDB (@LuckyDip23) February 6, 2021

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I’d love to see him at City in a position of first team affairs he doesn’t take shit off no one so he’d make a great boss n the talents he as on the field would shine through to our youngens 🙏 💙 CTID

— Julian Howarth (@julianhowarth81) February 6, 2021

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He needs another year as a player. Far too important still

— say what (@dixycs) February 6, 2021