Manchester City signs Enzo Fernandez for record fee as transfer window closes

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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Manchester City signs Enzo Fernandez for record fee as transfer window closes
Summary

Manchester City finalized the acquisition of midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea on deadline day for approximately $169 million. The fee matches the British record established last year for Alexander Isak. Fernandez reunites with manager Enzo Maresca after being omitted from the Chelsea squad in recent days. In addition to the Fernandez deal, City secured Iliman Ndiaye from Everton for $81 million to bolster attacking depth. The club also integrated new signings Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi this summer as part of an ongoing roster rebuild. These moves highlight the significant financial capital currently utilized by Premier League clubs in the European transfer market.

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  • Enzo Fernandez joins Manchester City for a $169 million transfer fee.
  • Iliman Ndiaye moves to Manchester City from Everton for $81 million.
  • Manchester City spent $435 million on midfield talent during this summer window.
  • The Premier League transfer window closed following significant movement between clubs.
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  • 3:35 PMCBS SportsFooty Fix: Transfer window slams shut with Enzo Fernandez at Manchester City; Folarin Balogun move collapses
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