Manchester City have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernández for a reported £125 million, matching the British transfer record
The deadline-day agreement represents Manchester City’s biggest transfer to date and equals the fee Liverpool paid Newcastle United for Alexander Isak in 2025
Fernández, 25, joined Chelsea from Benfica in January 2023 for approximately £106.8 million. He has since established himself as an important midfielder for both club and country, and was part of Argentina’s World Cup-winning setup
The move will see Fernández reunite with Enzo Maresca, who previously coached him at Chelsea and is now in charge at Manchester City
Reports indicate that Fernández has been granted permission to undergo his medical as the final formalities of the transfer are completed.
The transfer is another major statement of intent from Manchester City, who have invested heavily in reshaping their midfield ahead of the new campaign.
For Chelsea, the departure represents the sale of one of their key midfielders, while the club is now faced with the challenge of strengthening the position before the transfer window closes.
The Enzo Fernández transfer saga has reached its dramatic conclusion, with Manchester City securing one of the biggest deals in British football history