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Man City completes £125m Enzo Fernández transfer

9/4/2026

Summary

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Manchester City completed a £125 million transfer for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández.
The fixed £125 million fee matches the British record and makes Fernández the first Premier League player sold over £100 million twice.
Fernández signed a contract with City lasting until 2031.
City also secured winger Iliman Ndiaye for up to £65 million, calling it a lifetime chance.
Chelsea’s planned £47 million signing of Lamine Camara collapsed, leaving the club short in midfield.

History

Historical Context

Since Willie Groves broke the £100 barrier in 1893, transfer fees have surged, reaching a new world record when Real Madrid bought Cristiano Ronaldo for £80 million in 2009 under Florentino Pérez. In 2024 Manchester City spent a large fee on Enzo Fernández, echoing the pattern of Premier League clubs paying over £100 million for top talent.

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Story summary

Manchester City completed a £125 million transfer for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández.
The fixed £125 million fee matches the British record and makes Fernández the first Premier League player sold over £100 million twice.
Fernández signed a contract with City lasting until 2031.
City also secured winger Iliman Ndiaye for up to £65 million, calling it a lifetime chance.
Chelsea’s planned £47 million signing of Lamine Camara collapsed, leaving the club short in midfield.

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