Enzo Fernández joins Manchester City in £125m British-record transfer

Enzo Fernández has completed a British-record transfer from Chelsea to Manchester City for a fee of approximately £125 million. The move follows a period of significant tension between the Argentine midfielder and his former club.

Reports indicate that Fernández submitted two formal transfer requests to Chelsea, citing a deterioration in his relationships with teammates. This friction reportedly led to a lack of support from the Chelsea dressing room, with no players publicly wishing him well upon his departure. Chelsea management initially resisted the sale, maintaining a high valuation, but eventually reached an agreement with Manchester City on deadline day.

At Manchester City, Fernández has already begun integrating into the squad under manager Enzo Maresca. He made his debut against Coventry City and provided an assist in a match against Porto. Maresca has praised the midfielder's ability to fit into the team's fluid tactical structures, noting that Fernández's prior experience with Maresca at Chelsea may accelerate his adaptation.

Despite his successful on-field integration, some criticism has emerged regarding Fernández's language skills, following a club welcome video presented entirely in Spanish. Meanwhile, Maresca has addressed the ‘crazy’ nature of the current transfer market, stating that he focuses on player quality rather than the record-breaking fees paid by his club.