Manchester City have completed one of the most sensational transfers of the 2026 summer window after agreeing a £125 million deal to sign Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea.
The Argentina international has now left Stamford Bridge after just over three years with the London club, with Manchester City securing his services in a deal that matches the British transfer record. The move represents another huge statement from City as they attempt to strengthen their squad for another Premier League title challenge.
Fernandez joined Chelsea from Benfica for £107 million in 2023 and quickly became one of the central figures in their midfield. His departure, however, marks a dramatic change in direction for both the player and Chelsea.
Manchester City had been interested in the midfielder for some time, but the deal appeared uncertain before the final stages of the transfer window. Negotiations accelerated dramatically before the deadline, eventually producing an agreement that shocked many supporters.
For City, Fernandez adds another technically gifted midfielder capable of controlling possession, creating chances and contributing defensively. His arrival also gives manager Enzo Maresca another major option in a squad that has undergone significant investment.
Chelsea supporters, meanwhile, are left debating whether selling such an expensive signing to a Premier League rival was the right decision.
The transfer has immediately become one of the biggest talking points of the new season.