Manchester City seal $169 million signing of Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez

Manchester City confirmed a $169 million purchase of Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea, equalling the Premier League’s highest transfer fee recorded last summer. The Argentine, who joined Chelsea from Benfica in 2023, logged ten goals and four assists across 36 league appearances in the 2025-26 season and featured in the club’s opening win over Fulham. He missed the recent Carabao Cup victory over Luton Town and the subsequent league triumph against Brighton.

Internationally, Fernandez added two goals in seven matches for Argentina during the 2026 World Cup. The fee mirrors Liverpool’s payment for Alexander Isak, which established the current record. City, currently leading the league, will host Coventry in their next Premier League fixture.