# Enzo Fernández Joins Manchester City for Record-Breaking Transfer

Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernández transfers to Manchester City for 146 million euros.

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Manchester City agreed to a transfer fee of approximately 146 million euros (125 million pounds) for Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernández from Chelsea on September 1, 2026. [^1]

Enzo Fernández will join Manchester City under the management of Enzo Maresca, who previously coached him at Chelsea. [^2]

The transfer fee of 146 million euros sets a new record for the most expensive player in the history of the Premier League, surpassing the previous record of 145 million euros paid for Alexander Isak. [^3]

Enzo Fernández's transfer from Chelsea to Manchester City became the most expensive deal of the summer at 145 million euros, surpassing Morgan Rogers. [^4]

Kylian Mbappé's transfer from Monaco to Paris Saint-Germain is the second most expensive transfer in history at 180 million euros. [^5]

Neymar's transfer from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 remains the most expensive football transfer in history at 222 million euros. [^6]

Ousmane Dembelé's transfer from Borussia Dortmund to Barcelona is the third most expensive transfer in history at 148 million euros. [^7]

Enzo Fernández is listed as the fourth most expensive player in football history, behind Neymar, Kylian Mbappé, and Ousmane Dembélé. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Manchester City agreed to a transfer fee of approximately 146 million euros (125 million pounds) for Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernández from Chelsea on September 1, 2026. (El Colombiano, News)
2. Enzo Fernández will join Manchester City under the management of Enzo Maresca, who previously coached him at Chelsea. (El Colombiano, News)
3. The transfer fee of 146 million euros sets a new record for the most expensive player in the history of the Premier League, surpassing the previous record of 145 million euros paid for Alexander Isak. (El Colombiano, News)
4. Enzo Fernández's transfer from Chelsea to Manchester City became the most expensive deal of the summer at 145 million euros, surpassing Morgan Rogers. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
5. Kylian Mbappé's transfer from Monaco to Paris Saint-Germain is the second most expensive transfer in history at 180 million euros. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
6. Neymar's transfer from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 remains the most expensive football transfer in history at 222 million euros. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
7. Ousmane Dembelé's transfer from Borussia Dortmund to Barcelona is the third most expensive transfer in history at 148 million euros. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
8. Enzo Fernández is listed as the fourth most expensive player in football history, behind Neymar, Kylian Mbappé, and Ousmane Dembélé. (El Colombiano, News)

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