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Enzo Fernández says the Bible led him to choose Manchester City's No. 17

From Ta Nea · () Greek

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  • Enzo Fernández has taken Manchester City's No. 17 shirt after joining the club from Chelsea.
  • Fernández said a Bible verse he read during the transfer process touched him and guided his decision.
  • He also wore No. 17 for Argentina while playing at River Plate, before taking over the number associated with Kevin De Bruyne at City.

Enzo Fernández has taken Manchester City's No. 17 shirt, a number Kevin De Bruyne wore for a decade, but the Argentine midfielder says a Bible verse shaped his choice.

Fernández explained that he is a strong believer in God. While reading the Bible during negotiations over his move to Manchester, he came across a verse that deeply affected him. “It has no particular significance for me, but I believe strongly in God. I was reading the Bible and, while I was reading it during the transfer, I came across a specific verse that really touched my heart. So I felt that was the path I had to follow,” he said.

The number also carries a footballing connection for Fernández. It was the first shirt number he wore for Argentina, when he was still playing for River Plate. He will now wear it at Manchester City, taking over from one of the club's biggest legends, De Bruyne.

It has no particular significance for me, but I believe strongly in God. I was reading the Bible and, while I was reading it during the transfer, I came across a specific verse that really touched my heart. So I felt that was the path I had to follow.

· Enzo FernándezHe explained why he chose Manchester City's No. 17 shirt after joining from Chelsea.
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