{
  "id": 5275842,
  "title": "Fernandez ‘didn’t hesitate’ over record Man City move",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/fernandez-didnt-hesitate-over-record-man-city-move-5275842",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T07:36:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/world-soccer/fernandez-didnt-hesitate-over-record-man-city-move/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Fernandez, who has signed a five-year deal, said he had \"always dreamed of being at a club as big as City\".",
  "key_points": [
    "Fernandez didn't hesitate for a second over £125 million move to City",
    "Record £450 million spending surpassed by City in transfer window",
    "25-year-old signed five-year contract with Premier League champions"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Fernandez 'didn't hesitate' over record Man City move",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/fernandez-didnt-hesitate-over-record-man-city-move",
        "published": "2026-09-03T02:23:13.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}