Manchester City will offer holding midfielder Fernandinho a new contract despite recruiting his long-term replacement last week, according to reports.
The Citizens snapped up Atletico Madrid midfielder Rodri as an age-altering addition to their squad for £62.8million on Wednesday.
The 23-year-old was brought in to ease the burden on Fernandinho, who is 11 years his senior, but it appears Guardiola has no intention of letting the Brazilian leave any time soon.
According to the Sun, Fernandinho will be offered a 12-month extension by the Citizens as they seek to cement their dominance in English football.
Fernandinho, who is currently preparing for the Copa America final with Brazil on Sunday, had become an almost irreplaceable figure at the heart of City's midfield.
He joined the club from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2013, but has since taken on a far more important role as a midfield buffer to Guardiola's all-conquering juggernaut.
His form was key to City's domestic treble triumph last term, a trophy haul that takes his tally with the club to three league titles and four League Cup victories.
Rodri, a midfielder dubbed the 'new Sergio Busquets', was signed from Atletico after City decided to activate his release clause.
