One of City's new signings has said what a honour it is to play alongside Yaya Toure. Fernando joined City from Porto this summer and has been talking to reporters about how he is also relishing helping the club improve with their Champions League fortunes.
There are doubts over Toure's future at the club following a number of public statements of unhappiness at City's actions regarding his birthday and recently passed brother.
Fernando told Goal.com:"City are known all over the world, footballers are aware of Manchester City," Fernando told reporters. "It's a dream to be here and part of this great club, and I also hope to become one of the club's great players.
"The player I most admire and who I watch a lot of his games, is Yaya Toure. He's a great player and for me it will be an honour to play alongside him.
"I work hard, I always look for a way to win back control of the ball as quickly as possible, and give it to my colleagues.
"I consider myself a good team player and always try to be at my best on the pitch and transmit good energy to the other players."
"We know expectations are higher, because after winning the title everyone believes they can do better," said Fernando.
"All we have to do is make sure we deliver the same performance as last season so we can win it again. And in the Champions League we must give our all this year.
"I left a good legacy in Porto, and hope I can repeat the same here with City, winning titles and playing regularly.
"That's what everyone can expect from me — willpower and dedication, always with eyes on trophies. That is what City and I want."
The Brazilian will have his name printed as ‘F Reges’ on his shirt, along with the number six, to avoid confusion with his countryman Fernandinho.