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Manchester City Signs Enzo Fernández for £125 Million

9/2/2026

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Fernández Joins City

Manchester City signed Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernández from Chelsea for a £125 million joint-British record fee.
The $169 million fee matches the Premier League record set by Alexander Isak.
Fernández became the first player to command a fee over $135 million (£100 million) twice.
Chelsea will profit £18 million after buying Fernández for £107 million in 2023.
Fernández posted an Instagram farewell saying he was not in a good place.

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Fernández Banned

Fernández scored 31 goals for Chelsea after his £106.7 million January 2023 arrival.
He was banned for two games after criticizing the club following their Champions League exit.
Fans booed Fernández during a pre-season friendly against Real Sociedad and the season-opening match versus Fulham.
Former head coach Liam Rosenior dropped Fernández from the squad for two consecutive fixtures.
Chelsea insiders said the club will reinvest the £125 million fee to rebuild the midfield.

History

Historical Context

Real Madrid broke the transfer ceiling in June 2009 by paying £80 million for Cristiano Ronaldo, the world-record fee then. President Florentino Pérez used the Galácticos model to turn such spending into huge commercial returns. That approach has shaped recent record-breaking midfield purchases, showing how elite clubs now invest heavily to boost both performance and revenue.

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Fernández Joins City

Manchester City signed Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernández from Chelsea for a £125 million joint-British record fee.
The $169 million fee matches the Premier League record set by Alexander Isak.
Fernández became the first player to command a fee over $135 million (£100 million) twice.
Chelsea will profit £18 million after buying Fernández for £107 million in 2023.
Fernández posted an Instagram farewell saying he was not in a good place.

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