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

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

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

Summary

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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•Enzo Fernandez signed with Manchester City for €145 million.
•Real Madrid rejected opportunities to pursue the midfielder.
•The move is the third of the player's career.
•Fernandez has generated €310 million in total transfer income.

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12:15 PMYahoo Sports — Manchester City’s blockbuster summer signing wanted Real Madrid ‘at all costs’ but club said no

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Enzo Fernandez reportedly saw Real Madrid as a potential escape route from Chelsea before Manchester City eventually emerged as his destination this summer.According to AS, the Argentine midfielder wa...
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