Manchester City are considering offering Fernandinho a new contract at the Etihad Stadium, despite spending £62.5m on Rodri, who is viewed as Fernandinho's long-term successor.
City broke their transfer record to lure Rodri away from Atletico Madrid, and many believed that he would assume control of the midfield from Fernandinho, who will find himself out of contract next summer.
However, according to The Sun, Pep Guardiola is prepared to offer Fernandinho a new 12-month extension, as he feels that the 34-year-old still has plenty to offer City.
He is seen as a real leader in the dressing room, whilst Guardiola believes that his physical fitness will help him remain a top player for at least a few more years.