Manchester City believe Fernandinho could have a non-playing future at the club after he retires from football, per James Robson for Manchester Evening News.
The Brazil international, who signed a new two-year contract in January, has long been identified by manager Pep Guardiola as a potential coach or manager. Fernandinho is seen as a leader in the dressing room and a key figure off the pitch.
Man City appear to have begun to emulate the Barcelona model of promoting from within and training up their own coaching staff with a common set of tactical beliefs, using Guardiola's aesthetic as a template.