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Sports · Soccer · published 2026-09-01 · via BBC Sport

City break British transfer record to sign Fernandez from Chelsea

Manchester City completed a £125m deal for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, matching the British record set by Liverpool's signing of Alexander Isak. The transfer, which took 79 days to finalize, makes Fernandez the first player to move for over £100m twice. City's pursuit underscored their support for manager Enzo Maresca, whose appointment from Chelsea had caused tension between the clubs.

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