Enzo Fernandez joined Manchester City after Real Madrid rejected his transfer interest

Enzo Fernandez completed a move to Manchester City this summer for a fee of €145 million. The midfielder previously sought a departure from Chelsea and intended to join Real Madrid at all costs. Real Madrid declined to pursue the player, publicly denying any interest and forcing him to look elsewhere for a new club. This transfer brings the cumulative value of the midfielder's career moves to €310 million, ranking him third all-time behind Neymar and Romelu Lukaku. Manchester City secured the signing after the Spanish club closed the door on a potential deal.

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