Ranking the 5 longest-serving players at Manchester City

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#3 Kevin De Bruyne - 6 years, 5 months

Kevin De Bruyne has had a successful career at City.

Kevin De Bruyne is widely regarded as one of the best active midfielders in the game.

The Belgian star, who arrived at the Etihad in the summer of 2015, is the crown jewel of Pep Guardiola's star-studded Manchester City team. In nearly 300 games across competitions, the former Wolfsburg and Chelsea player has racked up an impressive 75 goals and 113 assists.

The 30-year-old is contracted with the club till 2025. De Bruyne has contributed seven goals (all in the Premier League) and six assists across competitions this season as City eye their first-ever continental treble.

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#2 Raheem Sterling - 6 years, 7 months

Raheem Sterling continues to be a key player for City.

Raheem Sterling is one of the most sought-after wingers in the game at the moment.

Since arriving at the Etihad from Liverpool in the summer of 2015, Sterling has blossomed into a world-class player and is a key cog in the City star-studded side. In over 300 games across competitions, the Englishman has contributed 126 goals and 90 assists.

After a lean 2020-21 campaign, where he scored just 14 times in almost 50 games, Sterling was on the cusp of an exit from the club. However, following a superb Euro 2020 campaign with England, the winger is up to 12 goals for the season. He recently scored a 'perfect' hat-trick in a 4-0 demolition of Norwich City in the league.

Currently contracted with City until the summer of 2023, Sterling has expressed his desire to play for Real Madrid and Barcelona. It remains to be seen if City can hold on to their prized asset beyond next season.

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#1 Fernandinho - 8 years, 7 months

Fernandinho has been at Manchester City for nearly a decade.

Fernandinho is one of the most underrated players in the stacked Manchester City team. However, the Brazilian does the 'dirty' work in the middle of the park, allowing his more attacking colleagues to flourish upfield.

Since arriving from Shakhtar Donetsk in the summer of 2013, Fernandinho has spent almost a decade at the Etihad. During this period, the 36-year-old has made over 350 appearances across competitions, contributing 25 goals and 32 assists.

The Manchester City captain was lauded for his performance in City's 4-0 win at Norwich City that sent the holders nine points clear atop the Premier League table.

Although his contract expires this summer, Manchester City are 'exploring' different options to keep him at the club. A future managerial role has also been mooted for the veteran, who has won 11 trophies at the club and could add a few more this season.