Communication between a coach and his players is very important when it comes to chemistry and locker room atmosphere. Usually, important news are usually shared between teammates and coach first, especially when it’s about important issues, like for example, contract extension. But others just wait for somebody else to ask them the rigth question, and they answer in all honesty. And that’s exactly what Fernandinho did in today’s press conference, ahead of the Champions League quarterfinal match with Atletico Madrid. When asked about his contract, he admitted the decision is already made, but his coach Pep Guardiola was unaware of the fact, when asked about it, just minutes after. This is the shocking moment Pep Guardiola finds out Fernandinho is leaving Man City – from a reporterpic.twitter.com/wDhKkVfnOl— Sun Sport (@SunSport) April 12, 2022 Both the Brazilian and the Spaniard were scheduled to appeared at the presser, and Fernandinho went first. After a few general questions, journalist Simon Bajkowski asked him about his future beyond this season. „I want to play. I will go back to Brazil. I decided with my family, which is the most important thing for me. I’m not playing much but I take care of other players and try to help wherever I can — on or off the pitch. Some people in the club know it“ said the midfielder, and everybody assumed Guardiola was one of those people. The 36-year-old, who is the most decorated Brazilian in the history of English football was signed from Shakhtar in 2013, played over 250 games and won four Premier League trophies, an FA Cup and six League Cups, and is the captain, when he is on the field. 22.00: (5.00) Atl.Madrid (3.50) Man.City (1.85)But when Guardiola entered the room a few minutes later and was asked to comment Fernandinho’s decision to leave, the Spaniard was surprised.”I didn’t know it. Simon, you gave me the news. Maybe Txiki (football director Txiki Begiristain) knows it and didn’t tell me, I don’t know it is a surprise for me, I say to him what happened but I know his intentions and another player would do it for his benefit. Knowing Fern, it will not, it happens. I want the happiness of my players and absolutely we are going to play tomorrow for him and give him the best farewell moment, reaching again the semi-finals of the Champions League and try to go through again. The role of Ferna I said many times this season I like the types of person for the players, they behave for the benefit behind the scenes and no one knows it. I know what he has done behind me, how he handles many of the biggest stars we have for the benefit of the team and this is a real captain“ said Guardiola. My focus is 100% on winning all the titles we are playing for and I will only talk about my future at the end of the season. Let’s keep pushing! 💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/MGVcf6VVz0— Fernandinho (@fernandinho) April 12, 2022 After the presser and revelation that he is leaving, the Brazilian felt the need to further comment on his decision on his social media account.„I was 100% honest and spontaneous in answering that question at today’s press conference. But anyone who knows me also knows that my greatest honesty is with Man City and my duties as team captain. My focus is 100% on winning all the titles we are playing for and I will only talk about my future at the end of the season. Let’s keep pushing!“
