TransferDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 1 Sept 2026
Man City and Chelsea agree £125m Enzo Fernandez deal
After weeks of speculation, the Argentina midfielder is finally set to swap Stamford Bridge for the Etihad.
E. Fernandez
player
Player
Enzo Fernandez
Position
Midfielder
From
Chelsea
To
Manchester City
Fee
£125 million
What happened. Manchester City have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign Enzo Fernandez for £125 million, reuniting him with former boss Enzo Maresca.
- Fernandez cost Chelsea £107 million from Benfica in January 2023.
- He made 170 appearances and scored 31 goals for Chelsea.
- Chelsea's first bid was rejected before the agreement was reached.
“We think what is best for the team and the club. Sometimes we need to make tough calls; we don't know what will happen in the future.”
— Xabi Alonso
The move is expected to be completed on deadline day, with Fernandez set to reunite with Maresca.
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