The last day of the English transfer market once again had Enzo Fernández at the center of attention. Just four years after making the leap to European football, the midfielder of the Argentine National Team starred in another multimillion-dollar transfer: he left Chelsea and became the new player of Manchester City.
According to specialized journalist Fabrizio Romano, the deal was closed for an amount close to 145 million euros. The 25-year-old midfielder will sign a six-season contract, until 2032, and will join a team looking to strengthen its midfield after the departure of key players like Rodri and Tijjani Reijnders, and that considers him a high-profile addition for Enzo Maresca's project.
Fernández had been waiting for a decision about his future. In fact, while the clubs were advancing in negotiations, he was not called up by Xabi Alonso for the last commitments of the Blues, against Luton Town in the Carabao Cup and Brighton in the Premier League.
The magnitude of the operation places the former River player among the most important transfers in history. The 145 million euros make his arrival at City the fourth most expensive transfer of all time alongside Alexander Isak's transfer to Liverpool.
