Manchester City breaks British transfer record signing Enzo Fernández from Chelsea

Manchester City agreed to pay £125 million for Enzo Fernández, setting a new British transfer record.

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Manchester City reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign Enzo Fernández for £125 million, which equals the British transfer record previously set by Liverpool's signing of Alexander Isak. ^[1] Manchester City has officially initiated negotiations with Chelsea to sign midfielder Enzo Fernandez. ^[2] Chelsea had previously valued Fernández at £120 million and indicated he would not leave Stamford Bridge if that amount was not met by a specific deadline. ^[3] Enzo Fernández has received authorization to undergo medical examinations before completing his move to Manchester City. ^[4] Chelsea is reportedly demanding a minimum transfer fee of £120 million for the 25-year-old player. ^[5] If the transfer is completed for £120 million, Enzo Fernandez would become one of the most expensive players in Premier League history, second only to Alexander Isak's £125 million move to Liverpool. ^[6] Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca, who previously coached Fernandez at Chelsea, is a key factor in the player's interest in the move. ^[7] Fernández spent 170 matches at Chelsea, scoring 31 goals and providing 30 assists during his tenure from January 2023. ^[8]

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Manchester City has officially initiated negotiations with Chelsea to sign midfielder Enzo Fernandez. · Media Indonesia

Chelsea had previously valued Fernández at £120 million and indicated he would not leave Stamford Bridge if that amount was not met by a specific deadline. · El Espectador

Enzo Fernández has received authorization to undergo medical examinations before completing his move to Manchester City. · El Espectador

Chelsea is reportedly demanding a minimum transfer fee of £120 million for the 25-year-old player. · Media Indonesia

If the transfer is completed for £120 million, Enzo Fernandez would become one of the most expensive players in Premier League history, second only to Alexander Isak's £125 million move to Liverpool. · Media Indonesia

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca, who previously coached Fernandez at Chelsea, is a key factor in the player's interest in the move. · Media Indonesia

Fernández spent 170 matches at Chelsea, scoring 31 goals and providing 30 assists during his tenure from January 2023. · El Espectador

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