Manchester City Signs Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for 145 Million Euros, a Premier League Record

The saga is over. In the final hours of the Premier League transfer window, when almost nobody was expecting a move of this magnitude, Manchester City closed the deal for Enzo Fernandez and pulled him away from Chelsea for 145 million euros, a figure that shatters every historical record in English soccer.

The World Cup champion from Qatar 2022 is changing scenery after two and a half seasons at Stamford Bridge, where he arrived from Benfica in January 2023 in another deal that had also set a record at the time. Now City itself has secured his services in a negotiation that literally came down to the wire, with the window on the verge of closing.

For Enzo, this move is no small thing. He joins a squad that in recent seasons has won practically everything there is to win in England and in Europe, and the player himself did not hide what it means to him to wear the sky blue jersey.

Every player wants to be part of a club like this because everyone knows how well run City isEnzo Fernandez

The 24 year old Argentine midfielder arrives with the label of one of the biggest talents South American soccer has produced in recent years. His name became a fixture on the global radar after the Qatar World Cup, where he was named the tournament's best young player, and ever since he has remained at the center of attention whenever big transfers are discussed.

In his first comments as a new Manchester City player, Enzo was clear about his expectations and what he plans to bring to the locker room.

I couldn't be happier to be here and I'm ready to do my part to help City keep winning trophies. This is a club built to win. If you look at the squad, City has quality in every position. I want to learn from my teammates and become a better playerEnzo Fernandez

The player's tone stands out, since he does not talk about locking down a starting spot or coming in to make a difference on his own, but rather about joining a machine that already runs smoothly. That makes sense, given that City's midfield has been one of the strongest in Europe for years.

Enzo also wanted to make clear what sets him apart as a professional, beyond his name and the price tag attached to him.

I take a lot of pride in continuing to improve my game. Anyone who has trained with me knows how hard I work every day and what I put into every match. I give everything I have and I can promise this club that will continueEnzo Fernandez

With this addition, City is making clear it has no intention of easing up despite the titles already won. Enzo Fernandez's arrival becomes the most expensive deal of the entire English transfer window at this deadline, and it now remains to be seen how the manager decides to fit him into a midfield that already had no shortage of big names.