Manchester City pays joint‑British record for Enzo Fernandez

Manchester City has completed the transfer of midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea, paying a joint‑British record fee. The move, which ended the summer's longest‑running transfer saga, was backed by City’s director of football Vincent Kompany and manager Pep Guardiola. The deal highlights the club’s ambition to strengthen its midfield for the upcoming season.

Manchester City completed the transfer of midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea, paying a joint‑British record fee that has made headlines across Europe.

The move ended the summer’s longest‑running transfer saga, a saga that saw deadlines pushed back and acrimony between clubs and agents.

City’s director of football Vincent Kompany backed the deal, supporting manager Pep Guardiola’s vision for a deeper midfield squad.

With Fernandez’s arrival, City will add a dynamic link‑up player to a midfield that has already been strengthened by recent signings.

Fernandez will join the squad for the upcoming season, where he will need to adapt quickly to Guardiola’s demanding system.