{
  "id": 5122061,
  "title": "Fernandez ‘didn’t hesitate’ over record Man City move",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/fernandez-didnt-hesitate-over-record-man-city-move-5122061",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T15:17:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/09/02/fernandez-didn-t-hesitate-over-record-man-city-move"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester City has signed Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez for a British record £125 million transfer fee, as confirmed in his first interview since joining the club. The 25-year-old, who previously played for Chelsea and Benfica, expressed that he did not hesitate for a second when contacted by Manchester City. This move marks City's expenditure surpassing £450 million in a single transfer window, setting a Premier League record. Fernandez, sent off during Argentina's World Cup final defeat to Spain in July, joins City after a five-year deal, alongside England's Elliot Anderson, who moved from Nottingham Forest for £116 million. City's new manager, Enzo Maresca, who previously coached Fernandez at Chelsea, will oversee a significant rebuild following the departures of Rodri, John Stones, and Bernardo Silva. Fernandez expressed his excitement about working with Maresca and the challenges of joining a club that has achieved remarkable success in recent years.",
  "summary": "The Argentine midfielder completed his move from Chelsea on transfer deadline day for a British record-equalling transfer fee of £125 million.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Fernandez ‘didn’t hesitate’ over record Man City move",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/fernandez-didnt-hesitate-over-record-man-city-move",
        "published": "2026-09-02T15:17:11.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}