Enzo Fernández completes transfer from Chelsea to Manchester City
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 12:16 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Manchester City finalized the permanent transfer of Enzo Fernández from Chelsea on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Reports value the deal at approximately $168 million. The 25-year-old midfielder, who appeared in 170 matches for Chelsea after joining the club in 2022, officially joined the Etihad squad following manager Enzo Maresca. Fernández addressed his departure in an Instagram post, acknowledging the emotional difficulty of leaving the club where he celebrated winning the 2024-25 UEFA Conference League and the 2025 Club World Cup. He sat out his final two matches for Chelsea as the transfer window closed. Manchester City also added forward Iliman Ndiaye from Everton during the same window.
- •Enzo Fernández signed with Manchester City for a reported $168 million fee.
- •The midfielder recorded 31 goals across 170 appearances for Chelsea.
- •Fernández previously won the 2024-25 UEFA Conference League and 2025 Club World Cup with Chelsea.
- •Manchester City also added forward Iliman Ndiaye during the current transfer window.
- 12:16 AMYahoo Sports — Enzo Fernández pens letter thanking Chelsea after transfer to Manchester City
"Enzo Fernández is trading one shade of blue for another and thanked Chelsea, who "became home for me and my family" after transfer to Manchester City.
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