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Manchester City midfield transfer activity

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Manchester City has completed a significant midfield and attacking overhaul following the £65 million departure of Rodri to Barcelona. Under manager Enzo Maresca, the club has secured Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernández from Chelsea in a record-breaking transfer valued at approximately €145 million (£125 million). Finalized on the last day of the summer 2026 transfer window, the deal ties the 25-year-old to the club until June 2031. This acquisition matches the British Premier League record previously set by Liverpool’s acquisition of Alexander Isak from Newcastle United. ~~As part of~~ Fernández will wear the ~~transaction, Fernández’s former club, River Plate, is set to receive~~ number 17 shirt, a ~~solidarity payment of approximately €5 million. Fernández joins City~~ number formerly held by club legend Kevin De Bruyne. Following the announcement, De Bruyne commented on the comparisons, stating that the Argentine is “not even remotely close to ~~reunite with Maresca, following a difficult period~~ the level” at Chelsea. In a farewell message to Chelsea supporters, Fernández stated, “We suffered, we cried, I got angry many times, but we also celebrated titles and unforgettable victories.” Upon joining City, which he ~~remarked, “Manchester City is a club built~~ played for ~~success.”~~ the club and suggesting the player's value may be inflated. This acquisition is part of a broader squad restructuring that includes the departures of Rodri and Bernardo Silva, with City’s total summer spending reaching approximately £458 million. Other recent moves include the acquisition of Moroccan teenager Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille for up to €100 million, who is being positioned as a potential successor to Rodri, the £116 million arrival of Elliott Anderson from Nottingham Forest, and the sale of Nico González to Newcastle for approximately €60 million. The restructuring also includes the £65 million arrival of Iliman Ndiaye from Everton on a five-year contract. ~~While the club has invested heavily to bolster its midfield, reports note the challenge of maintaining depth in the attacking line following the exit of several prominent forwards.~~

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