Manchester City midfielder Enzo Fernandez took the opportunity to visit boyhood club River Plate in Argentina in the early stages of the international break.

Fernandez came through the academy at River before going on to play in Europe and returned on Wednesday to meet club president Stefano Di Carlo where - sources say - the two discussed the club's current "sporting and institutional situation".

The 25-year-old shared a picture of the Monumental stadium on his Instagram stories, captioned "En Casa (home)", highlighting how much affection he holds for the place and also posed with a home shirt.

Fernandez is considered by River as one of their great success stories on the global stage, winning the World Cup with Argentina and becoming the first player in history to move for more than £100m twice.

The midfielder has helped generate around £47.6m in income for River through transfers and solidarity payments, going to Benfica in 2022 before further big money moves to Chelsea and City.

Fernandez reportedly said earlier this month: "I want to return to River, I have said this time and again, and every time I get the chance, I will definitely return.

"I wish for it dearly, and I will return at some point, it is something I truly wish for."

Sources say Fernandez has made it clear he is happy at City and has a long-term contract at Etihad Stadium, but a return to River would be a future ambition of his.

Argentina face Uruguay on Friday, before playing Costa Rica next Tuesday.