Fernandez ‘didn’t hesitate’ over record Man City move
Fernandez, who has signed a five-year deal, said he had "always dreamed of being at a club as big as City".
Enzo Fernandez expressed his eagerness to join Manchester City, stating he "didn’t hesitate for a second" when the club made contact in his first interview following his £125 million transfer from Chelsea. The Argentina midfielder completed his move for City on transfer deadline day, contributing to the club's spending surpassing £450 million, a Premier League record for a single transfer window.
Fernandez, who previously transferred to Chelsea from Benfica in January 2023 for a then-record fee of £107 million, is now set to partner with England's Elliot Anderson in the new-look City midfield. The 25-year-old, who was sent off in Argentina's loss to Spain in the 2022 World Cup final, has signed a five-year contract with the Premier League champions.
Fernandez, who had previously been linked with a move to Real Madrid, hailed the club's recent success and the challenge it presents. He praised new manager Enzo Maresca, with whom he previously worked at Chelsea, describing him as a "top manager" and a "pleasure" to work with.
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