<p>Premier League giants Manchester City have agreed to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez in a £125 million ($167 million) deal on deadline day, equalling the British transfer record. The latest reports suggest that the two clubs and Enzo have finally reached an agreement, with City chasing the Argentine for several months. Moreover, Fernandez’s move equals the previous British record set by Liverpool when they signed Alexander Isak from Newcastle.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨💣 BREAKING: Enzo Fernández to Manchester City, HERE WE GO! 🇦🇷<br><br>Deal in place for fee over £125m after a long negotiation as Chelsea approved the sale.<br><br>Enzo only wanted Manchester City and he’s now set for medical at <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/MCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCFC</a>. <a href="https://t.co/R8rGpD24rc">pic.twitter.com/R8rGpD24rc</a></p>&mdash; Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2094814268042453369?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Enzo’s move sees him reunite with Enzo Maresca – the current City manager, who was with Chelsea earlier before exiting Stamford Bridge in January. Maresca was keen to land Fernandez after the recent sale of influential World Cup winner Rodri to Barcelona, as well as the departures of fellow midfielders Bernardo Silva, Nico Gonzalez and Tijjani Reijnders.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read| </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-matchday-2-recap-perfect-starts-for-city-and-arsenal-bruno-s-hat-trick-sparks-manchester-united-comeback-1788246283781"><strong>Premier League Matchday 2 recap: Perfect starts for City and Arsenal, Bruno’s hat-trick sparks Manchester United comeback</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>Fernandez would join England's Elliot Anderson and Moroccan Ayyoub Bouaddi in City's revamped central midfield following Pep Guardiola’s departure ahead of this season. While Anderson joined City from Nottingham Forest for £116 million, Bouaddi cost £86 million to become the most expensive teenager in Premier League history.</p><h2>Enzo Pushed for City Move</h2><p>After learning about Enzo’s intentions of joining Manchester City, Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso had left him out of his squad for the last two games. Fernandez, who signed for Chelsea from Benfica for £106 million in 2023, strained relations with the club after expressing interest in joining Real Madrid, for which he was dropped for two matches.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>In his last competitive match for Argentina, the defending world champion lost the FIFA World Cup final to Spain in North America.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Earlier, he also angered England fans with a provocative celebration of his country's World Cup semi-final over Thomas Tuchel's men, when Argentina won 2-1 to reach successive finals.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>The 25-year-old has won the UEFA Conference League and the Club World Cup in his time at Chelsea.</p>

Manchester City have agreed a joint-record £125m deal to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez on deadline day, reuniting him with manager Enzo Maresca.

Premier League giants Manchester City have agreed to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez in a £125 million ($167 million) deal on deadline day, equalling the British transfer record. The latest reports suggest that the two clubs and Enzo have finally reached an agreement, with City chasing the Argentine for several months. Moreover, Fernandez’s move equals the previous British record set by Liverpool when they signed Alexander Isak from Newcastle.

<p>Manchester City have agreed a joint-record £125m deal to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez on deadline day, reuniting him with manager Enzo Maresca.</p>

Manchester City equal British transfer record with £125m Enzo Fernandez deal

<p>England centre-back John Stones has called time on his decorated Manchester City career on Tuesday (Apr 28), announcing his exit at the end of the season. Since joining Pep Guardiola's City as a 21-year-old (from Everton in 2016), Stones has lived his football dream at the club, winning six Premier League titles and a Champions League crown, alongside several more silverware. He represented City in 293 matches across all competitions, scoring 119 goals. He, however, is on the brink of completing a treble this season, with Man City battling Arsenal for the PL title and facing Chelsea in next month’s FA Cup Final.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"It has been my home for the past 10 years, and it will be my home for the rest of my life," Stones said in an emotional social media post. "It's been a rollercoaster in many ways.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"I came as a kid, and I'm now leaving as a man -- becoming a father, a husband and, on the pitch, a very fulfilled player, I suppose, in living all my dreams out and lifting all the things that I came here to achieve.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"At the start of my career here, I never would have thought I would be in this position. Firstly, to achieve everything but to have the love, the bond with everyone. Every dream has been smashed out of the park."</p>

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<p>He cost City £47.5 million ($64 million), a transfer fee that made him the second-most expensive defender at that time. Lauding his boss Pep,</p><p>Stones, whose contract expires at the season's end, said, "I don't think it would have been anywhere near as successful... if it wasn't for him.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"I'm so grateful that I've been able to spend so long with him, win everything with him and share and have so many incredible moments together," he added. "I feel lucky and grateful for what he's done."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Stones, expected to be in England's World Cup squad, is the second long-serving player at City to announce his impending departure after club captain Bernardo Silva.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Injuries have restricted Stones to just 16 appearances in all competitions this season.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>City paid tribute to the player on their website, saying: "The 31-year-old's huge contribution across the most sustained and successful era in the</p><p>club's history stands without question.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Now the club and all of our supporters will take the time to deliver a fitting tribute and farewell to a superb servant of Manchester City at the end of the season.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>(With inputs from AFP)</i></p>

"Every dream has been smashed out of the park." John Stones confirms he will leave Manchester City as a free agent this summer. After 10 "dreamy" years and 19 trophies, the England star says goodbye to the Etihad in an emotional farewell.

England centre-back John Stones has called time on his decorated Manchester City career on Tuesday (Apr 28), announcing his exit at the end of the season. Since joining Pep Guardiola's City as a 21-year-old (from Everton in 2016), Stones has lived his football dream at the club, winning six Premier League titles and a Champions League crown, alongside several more silverware. He represented City in 293 matches across all competitions, scoring 119 goals. He, however, is on the brink of completing a treble this season, with Man City battling Arsenal for the PL title and facing Chelsea in next month’s FA Cup Final. "It has been my home for the past 10 years, and it will be my home for the rest of my life," Stones said in an emotional social media post. "It's been a rollercoaster in many ways. "I came as a kid, and I'm now leaving as a man -- becoming a father, a husband and, on the pitch, a very fulfilled player, I suppose, in living all my dreams out and lifting all the things that I came here to achieve. "At the start of my career here, I never would have thought I would be in this position. Firstly, to achieve everything but to have the love, the bond with everyone. Every dream has been smashed out of the park."

<p>"Every dream has been smashed out of the park." John Stones confirms he will leave Manchester City as a free agent this summer. After 10 "dreamy" years and 19 trophies, the England star says goodbye to the Etihad in an emotional farewell.</p>

John Stones to leave Manchester City at season end after 10 ‘dreamy’ years

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John Stones to leave Manchester City at season end after 10 ‘dreamy’ years