Manchester City have completed the signing of Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernández for a whooping £125 million (€145 million) fee from Chelsea.
This transfer equals the British record fee previously set by Liverpool’s purchase of Alexander Isak from Newcastle United, bringing a conclusion to extensive debate regarding Fernández’s situation at Stamford Bridge.
City kept close track of the 25-year-old midfielder throughout the window before returning with a late proposal on deadline day. Fernández is expected to complete a medical prior to finalizing the transfer.
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Moving to the Etihad aligns him once again with Enzo Maresca, his former Chelsea boss who now manages Manchester City. Fernández arrived at Chelsea from Benfica in January 2023 for a then-record £106.8 million. A little over three years on, Chelsea stand to recoup an even higher sum for the World Cup winner.
How will Enzo Fernández move to Manchester City affect Chelsea?
Their primary difficulty lies in sourcing a replacement prior to the market closing. The team has been connected to various midfield targets as they seek to fill the void left by a key figure.
The move is poised to be among the headline narratives of deadline day, with City wrapping up a deal that ranks Fernández among the most costly signings in Premier League history.
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