City Pay Record £125m Fee to Snap Up Enzo Fernandez
Manchester City completed the signing of midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for a joint-British record fee of £125m on deadline day.
The 25-year-old midfielder moves to Manchester following three seasons at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea
clubReal Madrid had initially been Fernandez’s preferred destination earlier in the summer, though the Spanish club ultimately declined to submit a formal bid.
Fernandez wanted to leave Chelsea since March and posted an open Instagram letter stating the decision was difficult but necessary.
Enzo Fernandez
playerEnzo Maresca Rebuilds Central Engine Around Argentine Midfielder
Fernandez reunites with manager Enzo Maresca, who previously coached him at Chelsea. The midfielder adds direct ball control and tempo management to the central midfield, complementing the possession style favoured by Maresca’s squad.
Addressing Four Major Midfield Departures at Etihad Stadium
City needed central additions after losing four first-team midfielders during the transfer window. Rodri joined Barcelona for £65m, Tijjani Reijnders moved to Al-Qadsiah for £52m, Nico Gonzalez departed for Newcastle in a £52m deal, and Bernardo Silva left on a free transfer to Real Madrid.
City and Chelsea Set Single-Window Records in £458m Outlay
The £125m transfer brings City’s total summer spend to a Premier League record £458m, which was offset by £300m generated through player sales including Savio’s £75m move to Tottenham. Chelsea brought in over £400m from sales this summer, establishing a single-window revenue record for the London club.
| Transaction Detail | Fee / Total (£m) |
|---|---|
| Enzo Fernandez Transfer Fee | £125m |
| Manchester City Summer Spending | £458m |
| Manchester City Player Sales | £300m |
| Chelsea Summer Player Sales | £400m+ |
BBC Sport.