MANCHESTER — Manchester City have struck an agreement in principle with Chelsea to sign World Cup-winning midfielder Enzo Fernández in a sensational deadline day transfer.
City manager Enzo Maresca drove the late push to reunite with the 25-year-old Argentine international, whom he previously managed during his tenure at Stamford Bridge. The Citizens agreed to a reported fee of €135 million (£120 million), making Fernández Chelsea’s most expensive sale in history.
Following summer exits in midfield, Maresca placed Fernández at the top of City’s target list to reshape their central midfield.
City submitted their official bid on deadline day, unlocking negotiations after intensive morning talks between club representatives.
Fernández quickly gave green-light approval for the move to Manchester.
The Blues sanction the departure as they move to secure midfield replacements—such as Monaco’s Lamine Camara or Roma’s Manu Koné—before the transfer window closes.
