Manchester City Signs Enzo Fernandez for £125 Million

On September 1, 2026, Manchester City reached an agreement with Chelsea for a joint-British record transfer fee of £125 million for midfielder Enzo Fernandez. The deal was finalized after over 24 hours of negotiations, with Fernandez set to undergo a medical examination before completing his long-term move to the Etihad Stadium.

Personal terms are expected to be straightforward. This fee matches the £125 million Liverpool paid for Alexander Isak last summer.

Fernandez's transfer comes three years after Chelsea acquired him from Benfica for a then-British record of £107 million. City manager Enzo Maresca, who previously worked with Fernandez at Chelsea, advocated for the signing to bolster his midfield following the departures of key players.

Fernandez did not participate in Chelsea's recent matches, reportedly requesting to be excluded from the squad. His transfer marks City’s second club-record signing this summer, following the £116 million acquisition of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest.