Manchester City signs Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea in record-equaling deal

On September 1, 2026, Manchester City reached a major agreement with Chelsea to acquire Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez. The deal, finalized just before the transfer deadline, involved a transfer fee of £125 million, which is approximately 145.9 million euros. This amount matches the British transfer record previously set by Liverpool during the prior summer with the signing of Alexander Isak from Newcastle.

The transfer follows a period of intense negotiations and pressure from the player, who expressed a clear desire to join the Manchester club. Following the approval of the sale by Chelsea, Fernandez was granted permission to travel to Manchester to undergo mandatory medical examinations. Upon successful completion of his medical, he is expected to formalize his move by signing his new contract.

Enzo Fernandez is coming off a productive season in the Premier League, where he recorded 10 goals and 4 assists in 36 appearances. This high-profile move marks one of the most significant financial transactions in the history of English football, concluding a summer of active recruitment for Manchester City as they bolster their midfield.