# Enzo Fernández joins Manchester City for £125m > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/manchester-city-midfield-transfer-activity > Updated: 2026-09-01T21:32:04.000Z. Sources: 179. Developments: 4. Manchester City has completed a major squad reconstruction following the departure of Pep Guardiola, headlined by the £125 million signing of Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernández from Chelsea. The transfer matches the British record previously held by Alexander Isak. Manager Enzo Maresca has noted that Fernández is ready to debut against Coventry City, praising the midfielder’s “winner’s mentality” and stating that several teammates had requested his arrival. Alongside Fernández, the club secured Senegalese attacker Iliman Ndiaye from Everton for £65 million. This significant summer spending contributes to a Premier League record of over £3.5 billion in total transfer expenditure. The squad is also navigating a midfield transition following the departure of Rodri to Barcelona, with young talent Ayyoub Bouaddi expected to take on a larger role. Despite the high-profile arrivals, former City player Kevin De Bruyne has offered a critical perspective. De Bruyne suggested the hype surrounding Fernández may be inflated by his price tag, stating the midfielder is “not even remotely close” to the level he played at during his tenure with the club. ## Claims - Manchester City may offer up to £80 million for Ndiaye. (disputed by 7 sources) - Manchester City completed the £65 million signing of Iliman Ndiaye from Everton. (disputed by 7 sources) - Manchester City has reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign Enzo Fernandez. (corroborated by 19 sources) - The transfer fee is reported to be approximately €145 million. (corroborated by 17 sources) - The transfer fee matches the Premier League record previously set by Liverpool for Alexander Isak. (corroborated by 9 sources) - Enzo Maresca, the Manchester City manager, previously coached Fernandez at Chelsea. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Enzo Fernandez is expected to sign a five-year contract until 2031, with an option for an additional season. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Enzo Fernandez expressed a preference to join Manchester City. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Enzo Fernandez is the first player to have two individual transfers exceeding 100 million euros. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The deadline for an offer is Friday at 17:00 BST. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Chelsea is requesting a transfer fee of approximately £120 million. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Manchester City is considering a move for Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-01: Premier League transfer deadline day sees major deals and collapses Manchester City completed a £125m deal for Enzo Fernandez on deadline day, while a failed £40m medical for Folarin Balogun to Everton caused a chain reaction of collapsed deals. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/premier-league-transfer-deadline-day-sees-major-deals-and-collapses ### 2026-08-30: Manchester City secures Enzo Fernandez and Iliman Ndiaye in major transfer deals Manchester City has completed major transfers for Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for approximately €145 million and Iliman Ndiaye from Everton for £65 million. 138 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/enzo-fernandez-omitted-from-chelsea-squad-amid-manchester-city-transfer-interest ### 2026-08-11: Chelsea sets £120m deadline for Enzo Fernández transfer Chelsea has set a Friday 5 PM deadline for Manchester City to meet a £120 million valuation for midfielder Enzo Fernández, though City manager Enzo Maresca has hinted a deal may not happen. 55 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manchester-city-targets-enzo-fernndez-amid-chelsea-valuation ### 2026-07-14: Manchester City Targets Real Madrid Midfielder Federico Valverde with €100 million Offer Manchester City is preparing a €100 million bid for Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde, pending his desire to move, amid new managerial eras at both clubs. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manchester-city-targets-real-madrid-midfielder-federico-valverde-with-100-million-offer --- Cite as: Enzo Fernández joins Manchester City for £125m. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/manchester-city-midfield-transfer-activity