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EPL: Why I Joined Man City, Enzo Fernández

From The Punch · () English

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  • Enzo Fernández said he joined Manchester City to take on a new challenge and help the club win more trophies.
  • The Argentina international moved from Chelsea for £125 million, becoming the first player to transfer for more than £100 million twice.
  • Fernández said he remains grateful to Chelsea and hopes to learn from his new teammates under manager Enzo Maresca.

Enzo Fernández says Manchester City’s appetite for trophies and the quality of its squad convinced him to leave Chelsea for a new challenge.

I could not be happier to be here, and I am ready for the challenge of helping City continue winning trophies. This is a club built for success.

— Enzo FernándezFernández explained his decision to join Manchester City.

The Argentina international completed a British-record £125 million move to City. The transfer also made him the first player in football history to move for more than £100 million twice.

“I could not be happier to be here, and I am ready for the challenge of helping City continue winning trophies. This is a club built for success,” Fernández said.

If you look across the squad, City have quality in every area. I want to learn from my new teammates and become a better player.

— Enzo FernándezHe described his aims after joining City.

The 25-year-old midfielder said he wants to develop by learning from his new teammates. “If you look across the squad, City have quality in every area. I want to learn from my new teammates and become a better player,” he added.

Chelsea will always be in my heart.

— Enzo FernándezHe expressed gratitude to Chelsea in an open letter after leaving the club.

Fernández will reunite with manager Enzo Maresca, who previously worked with him at Chelsea. His departure followed a difficult period at Chelsea, where sections of the support booed him. Fernández nevertheless said in an open letter that “Chelsea will always be in my heart.” He is now focused on his new club and promised: “I give absolutely everything and I can promise Manchester City that I will continue now I’m here.”

I give absolutely everything and I can promise Manchester City that I will continue now I’m here.

— Enzo FernándezHe pledged full commitment to Manchester City.
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