Fernandinho feels good at Athletico-PR and waives retirement

This Thursday, the 4th, the wheel Fernandinhoof Athletico-PR, will turn 38 years old. On the same day, Hurricane will enter the field for liberatorsin comparison with the Freedom, from Paraguay. With a contract until the end of the year, the veteran looks for renewal and search for continuity in the club that revealed him.

Even at an advanced age, the player continues to be a starter and a fundamental part of the team coached by Paulo Turra. At the moment, Fernandinho is not thinking about retirement. “Athletico always comes out ahead in disputes in a possible renewal. I’m feeling good physically and I believe I can deliver a lot on the pitch.”said the steering wheel.

In 2023, Fernadinho entered the field on 20 occasions, scored one goal and distributed three assists. If he enters the field against Libertad, for Libertadores, the experienced midfielder will surpass the number of games played by the club from Paraná in the last, when he returned from Europe in the second half.

On his return to Brazil, Fernandinho commented on his priorities. “When I decided to return to Brazil, one of my intentions was to be able to play well, to give back to the club and the fans. Things are going as I planned and I hope to stay that way for a long time.”said the 37-year-old.

Unlike when he left Athletico, still very young, the defensive midfielder understands his responsibility for being the “reference” of the group. “You end up becoming an inspiration for younger players and that’s really cool. I work hard on that, doing my best in training and in games, so they can understand that they can reach the same level I reached.”finished.