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Manchester City Agree £125 Million Deal to Sign Enzo Fernández From Chelsea
Manchester City reached a £125m agreement with Chelsea to sign Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernández, matching the British transfer record set by Liverpool's Alexander Isak last summer.
City turned to Fernández after pursuing Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo, following a failed August 14 deadline when Chelsea initially expected him to remain for the 2026-27 season.
The transfer reunites Fernández with Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca, who previously coached the 25-year-old at Stamford Bridge for 18 months, as the midfielder undergoes a medical examination.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso leads a squad reshaping that includes pursuing Monaco's Lamine Camara as a replacement, after Fernández made 170 appearances and scored 31 goals for the club.
With the addition of Fernández, City's summer spending reaches around £430m, following previous signings of Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi, as the club continues a major midfield overhaul.
Deadline Day's biggest deal was delayed until the last minute. After midnight it became official. Enzo Fernandez, 25, is leaving Chelsea for Manchester City, matching Alexander Isak's record transfer.