Manchester City Officially Complete Signing Of Enzo Fernandez

Manchester City have officially completed the signing of Enzo Fernández from Chelsea, securing one of the biggest transfers of the 2026 summer window. The 25-year-old Argentina international has signed a five-year contract, keeping him at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2031. British Record-Equalling Transfer Manchester City did not disclose the transfer fee in their official announcement, but Reuters reports that Chelsea will receive £125 million, equalling the British transfer record. The move also makes Fernández the first player in football history to be transferred for more than £100 million twice, having previously joined Chelsea from Benfica in a huge deal. Enzo Leaves Chelsea Chelsea have officially confirmed Fernández’s permanent departure. The midfielder leaves Stamford Bridge after making 170 appearances and scoring 31 goals during his time with the club. He was also part of Chelsea’s UEFA Conference League-winning side and their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup triumph. Outstanding Final Season At Chelsea Fernández enjoyed one of his strongest individual campaigns in 2025/26. He finished the season with 15 goals and seven assists from 54 appearances, developing into one of the Premier League’s most productive central midfielders. City believe his passing range, technical ability, work rate and ability to contribute goals will make him an important part of their midfield rebuild. Reunion With Enzo Maresca The transfer also reunites Fernández with Enzo Maresca, who previously coached him at Chelsea. City’s Director of Football Hugo Viana described Fernández as a complete midfielder capable of operating in different tactical systems and praised his mentality and experience despite still being only 25. Number 17 At Manchester City Manchester City have confirmed Fernández will wear the No. 17 shirt at his new club. His arrival continues City’s enormous summer rebuild, with the club also bringing in players including Ayyoub Bouaddi and Iliman Ndiaye. After weeks of speculation and negotiations, the deal is finally complete. Enzo Fernández is officially a Manchester City player.