Enzo Fernandez said he “did not hesistate for a second” at moving to Manchester City after sealing his Premier League record-levelling move from Chelsea on the final day of the transfer window.
Fernandez made the switch in a deal worth 125 million pounds, the joint-most expensive transfer in British top-flight history alongside Alexander Isak’s move to Liverpool from Newcastle United last summer. He had joined Chelsea for over 100 million pounds in January 2023.
He is the third major midfield signing the club has made this summer after Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi, while
The Argentina international — who was sent off in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Spain — said that he had “always dreamed of being at a club as big as City”.
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“To be honest, from the first day they believed in me and called me to say they wanted me to join the club, I didn’t hesitate for a second,” he added.
“It’s a club… that has won a lot in recent years. It’s a club that is making history in football and, for me, it’s a huge challenge.”
He also expressed his delight at being reunited with Enzo Maresca, who had previously played under at Chelsea. “He is a top manager, honestly,” he said. “I had him at my previous club. They were incredible moments. I learned so much with him. He’s very similar to Latin people, very passionate.
“So, for me, it’s a pleasure to work with him. I’m also grateful because he was very important in bringing me here. So it’s a huge pleasure for me to work alongside him and enjoy it.”
(With inputs from AFP)
Published on Sep 02, 2026