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Enzo Fernández Chooses No. 17 at Manchester City, Explaining Why It Suits Him
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Enzo Fernández Chooses No. 17 at Manchester City, Explaining Why It Suits Him

From La Nación · () Spanish

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  • Enzo Fernández chose No. 17 after joining Manchester City from Chelsea in a €146 million transfer.
  • Fernández said the number was his first with Argentina’s national team and had personal significance.
  • The shirt previously belonged to Kevin De Bruyne, one of Manchester City’s most decorated and revered players.

I chose 17 because it is a number I like and one that represents me a lot.

— Enzo FernándezHe explained his choice of shirt number at Manchester City.

It was my first number with the national team, so I am very happy to be able to choose this number.

— Enzo FernándezHe said the number has a personal connection to his Argentina career.

Great Argentine players have passed through here and made history, such as Juli and Ota.

— Enzo FernándezHe referred to Julián Álvarez and Nicolás Otamendi.

From the first call, I did not doubt it for a second. It is a club that is making football history, and for me it is a very big challenge.

— Enzo FernándezHe described his decision to join Manchester City.
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