Manchester City agree £125m fee for Chelsea's Fernandez
BBC Sport reports that Manchester City have agreed to pay a joint-British transfer record fee of £125 million for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez.
Fernandez, who joined Chelsea from Benfica in 2023 for £107 million, is set to make the move again, this time to the Etihad Stadium. Personal terms are not expected to be an issue.
The Argentina international previously worked with City manager Enzo Maresca during his time at Chelsea and both are keen on a reunion.
"Maresca is keen to work with him again after losing a host of midfielders this summer, while Fernandez is open to the move."
This transfer marks the second time this summer that City have broken their own transfer record, following the £116 million arrival of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest.
Key Takeaways:
- Record Fee: £125m (joint British transfer record)
- Transfer Details: Man City agree fee with Chelsea for Enzo Fernandez
- Personal Terms: Expected to be agreed
- Previous Club: Benfica
- Manager Connection: Enzo Maresca (former Chelsea manager, now at Man City)
- Record Broken: Second time this summer Man City have broken their own transfer record