Sylvinho admits he would like to extend his stay at Manchester City Football Club.

The 35-year-old was brought in from Barcelona in the summer, and although he has started just once for Mark Hughes’ side, he sees his role as something more than just playing.

"It is an amazing and exciting thing to be at a club that has such ambition," he told the club's official site. "Of course I would like to play every week but I understand how to handle these things.

"I would definitely like to remain longer. The project to make this club one of the best in Europe and the world cannot be completed in six months or a year.

“I would like to be part of it for as long as possible. What really pleased me was finding how big this club was already and that everyone around it is working hard to make it even bigger.

"Every minute of the day in every week has to be geared towards thinking about winning three points in the next game. We need to make people believe that we can do that.

“It is very important. Mentality is very important. Whatever we are aiming for, be it, top four, top three or top two, it is going to be difficult but easier if the mentality is there."

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