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British transfer record matched as Enzo Fernández moves from Chelsea to Manchester City
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British transfer record matched as Enzo Fernández moves from Chelsea to Manchester City

From Aftenposten · () Norwegian

Translated from Norwegian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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News From a news agency Outcome reported
  • Manchester City signed Enzo Fernández from Chelsea for a reported £125 million, matching the British transfer record set by Alexander Isak’s move from Newcastle to Liverpool last year.
  • Fernández joined City after Chelsea midfielder Rodri moved to Barcelona earlier in the transfer window.
  • The Argentina international thanked Chelsea supporters and said his final days at the London club had not been easy.

Enzo Fernández has become the summer’s most expensive player after Manchester City agreed to pay Chelsea £125 million for the Argentina midfielder, according to reports in the English media. The fee matches the British transfer record set last year when Alexander Isak moved from Newcastle to Liverpool.

The deal was confirmed shortly after midnight on Wednesday. Fernández arrives at City after Rodri left for Barcelona earlier in the transfer window, creating space for the 25-year-old world champion in the midfield.

Just before the transfer became official, Fernández posted a message thanking Chelsea and its supporters for his time in London. “I want you to know that these days have not been easy for me. The truth is that I have not been in a good place,” he wrote.

Fernández joined Chelsea in January 2023 after impressing at the World Cup in Qatar, where he helped Argentina win the title. Chelsea paid Benfica £106 million for him, making him the most expensive player in English football at the time.

Chelsea had intended to replace Fernández with Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara, but Sky Sports reported that the move collapsed after Monaco withdrew from the agreement.

I want you to know that these days have not been easy for me. The truth is that I have not been in a good place.

— Enzo FernándezA message to Chelsea supporters posted shortly before his transfer to Manchester City was confirmed.
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