Enzo Fernández is set to make a one-way move across England. According to reports from The Athletic, Manchester City has reached an agreement with Chelsea for the purchase of the 25-year-old midfielder. Chelsea has reportedly given Fernández the green light to undergo a medical examination, with the transfer costing Manchester City €125 million ($169 million), equaling the Premier League transfer record held by Alexander Isak (who moved from Newcastle United to Liverpool in 2025).
Fernández initially joined Chelsea in January 2023 for a fee of €106.8 million ($125 million) from Benfica. He is about to begin his fifth season with Chelsea, during which he enjoyed a standout performance last season (2025-26) with a personal best of 10 goals and four assists. Prior to his time at Chelsea, he played for Benfica for one season in the Primeira Liga (2022-23) and spent three seasons with River Plate in Liga Argentina (2018-19, 2021, and 2022).
Recently, Fernández concluded his participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Argentina, contributing two goals over seven matches. He was also part of the squad that claimed victory in the 2022 World Cup. In other news, Argentine superstar Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the national team on Monday.
Currently, both Manchester City and Chelsea hold a record of 2-0-0 in the 2026-27 Premier League season. The two teams are set to face each other, with Manchester City hosting Chelsea on December 12 and visiting them on April 24.
Fan Take: This transfer is significant for soccer fans as it highlights the massive financial commitments clubs are making to secure top talent, which elevates the quality of the league. It could also reshape the dynamics of the Premier League, intensifying the race for the title as these powerhouse teams go head-to-head this season.
Source: www.foxsports.com
