Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca discusses Enzo Fernandez's arrival

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Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca discusses Enzo Fernandez's arrival
Summary

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca confirmed that several members of his squad enquired about the status of Enzo Fernandez during the final days of the recent transfer window. The 25-year-old Argentina international signed with the club from Chelsea on deadline day for a joint-British record fee of £125m. Maresca noted that the midfielder is prepared to make his Premier League debut for the team at Etihad Stadium this Saturday against Coventry City. The club invested £458m in new signings during the window, including a revamped midfield group. While Fernandez expressed excitement about joining his new club, his former manager at Chelsea, Xabi Alonso, stated that it was time for both parties to move forward. Ruben Dias has been confirmed as the new Manchester City captain, with Fernandez joining a squad that the manager now considers complete for the current campaign.

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  • Enzo Fernandez joined Manchester City for a joint-British record £125m.
  • Enzo Maresca confirmed Enzo Fernandez is available for the match against Coventry City.
  • Ruben Dias replaces Bernardo Silva as the Manchester City captain.
  • Manchester City spent £458m on new players during the summer transfer window.
Latest Updates
  • 1:35 PMYahoo SportsSeveral players wanted Fernandez updates - Maresca
  • 1:35 PMBBC SportSeveral players wanted Fernandez updates - Maresca
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Several Manchester City players wanted to know if Enzo Fernandez would join in the last days of the transfer window, says manager Enzo Maresca.

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Several Manchester City players wanted to know if Enzo Fernandez would join in the last days of the transfer window, says manager Enzo Maresca.

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