5 players who became Manchester City legends after Sheikh Mansour's takeover

#3: Fernandinho

Fernandinho's time at Manchester City could soon be coming to end, but he has certainly made the most of it.

Not a lot of people knew what to expect from Fernandinho when the Brazilian joined Manchester City from Shakhtar Donetsk. But after seven years at the Etihad Stadium, he established himself as one of the best defensive midfielders in the Premier League and probably in the world as well.

With current club captain David Silva set to leave Manchester City at the end of this season, Fernandinho is most likely next in line to wear the club's armband, which would only go to show his importance to the team.

Since moving to Manchester, Fernandinho has been a key figure in City's midfield. His versatility has been an added advantage to the club. At times people forget just how important Fernandinho is to Manchester City, but Pep Guardiola knows his worth. The City manager has described Fernandinho as the greatest player the club has seen in its entire history.

Fernandinho, most likely, just has one or two years left at Manchester City. But during his Manchester City stint of seven years and over 300 appearances, the Brazilian has definitely cemented himself as a legend of the club.

#4: Sergio Aguero

Sergio Aguero is the best striker Manchester City have ever had.

Sergio Aguero is undeniably the greatest striker Manchester City have ever had. Some would argue that the Argentinian is also one of the best strikers to have ever played in the Premier League.

At 31, Aguero is still going strong, and if it wasn't for his injury he would very well have topped the goal-scoring charts again this season.

The Argentine has made 370 appearances for Manchester City and has scored over 250 goals. With a few more good years left in him, he could very well continue scoring a lot more goals for the club.

According to Pep Guardiola, Aguero is the second-best striker in the world behind his fellow Argentina forward Lionel Messi and that he would 'die' scoring goals.

Aguero is already a legend at Manchester City. His contract with the club ends in 2021. But looking at what he has achieved at City, he will definitely be looking to extend his stay and achieve a lot more before his career draws to a close.

#5: David Silva

David Silva is one of the best players to have ever donned the Manchester City jersey.

After 10 years, 433 appearances, 77 goals, 140 assists, four Premier League titles, two FA Cups, five League Cups and three Community Shields, David Silva's time at Manchester City will finally come to end at the end of this season.

The Spaniard is probably the best player to have ever played for Manchester City and is one of the best creative midfielders to have played in the Premier League.

Since his English top-flight debut, Silva heads the charts with 92 assists and 790 chances created, which is more than of any other player during this period.

The Premier League and Manchester City are unlikely to find a player like him. After ten successful years at the club, it seems like the moment is ripe for him to call time on his career in Manchester, especially with Phil Foden waiting to replace him.

Silva is undoubtedly a legend of Manchester City, and no one can deny that. He will forever be remembered by the club faithful, and his exit will mark the impending end of a historic era at the Etihad Stadium. In a recent interview Silva said:

"For me, it has been perfect. When I arrived, I didn't think I would be here for so long. Besides football, trophies, everything, I will remember the love of the people, which is the most important thing."