Fernandinho says he still enjoys watching Manchester City after leaving for Athletico Paranaense this summer.
With Luiz Felipe Scolari at the helm, it is going nicely. Athletico are into the Copa Libertadores final, where they will face Brazilian rivals Flamengo next month. But the City connection remains for Fernandinho.
"City is one of the few clubs I would sit down on the couch and watch play," Fernandinho told the Daily Mail.
"They play football beautifully and I feel privileged to have made history there.
"The thing that makes them different is the work behind the cameras, with all the responsibility and commitment. I think they will continue to dominate English football. I hope so.
"The Premier League has a great deal of excellence. It is different there. Every stadium is full, which creates a different atmosphere. It has the audience, the interest and the social media."