Enzo Fernández joins Manchester City in record $168m Premier League transfer

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández moves to Manchester City for a record $168 million fee.

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Manchester City signed Enzo Fernández from Chelsea for a fee of $168 million (145 million euros). ^[1] The transfer fee of $168 million makes Enzo Fernández's move to Manchester City the most expensive in Premier League history. ^[2] The global football transfer market saw a total of 10.79 billion euros spent during the summer 2026 window, setting a new record. ^[3] Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca confirmed that the club's leadership group consists of exactly four players. ^[4] This signing brings Manchester City's total spending on a new midfield to over £300m. ^[5] Enzo Fernández is a midfielder who was playing for Chelsea before joining Manchester City. ^[6] The author questions whether the transfer will propel Manchester City to a serious title challenge this season. ^[7]

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Manchester City signed Enzo Fernández from Chelsea for a fee of $168 million (145 million euros). · Boyacá 7 Días

The transfer fee of $168 million makes Enzo Fernández's move to Manchester City the most expensive in Premier League history. · Boyacá 7 Días

The global football transfer market saw a total of 10.79 billion euros spent during the summer 2026 window, setting a new record. · Yahoo! Sports

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca confirmed that the club's leadership group consists of exactly four players. · Yahoo! Sports

This signing brings Manchester City's total spending on a new midfield to over £300m. · The Independent

Enzo Fernández is a midfielder who was playing for Chelsea before joining Manchester City. · Boyacá 7 Días

The author questions whether the transfer will propel Manchester City to a serious title challenge this season. · The Independent

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