Fernandez's drawn-out move to City could have been wrapped up earlier

Enzo Fernandez's transfer from Chelsea to Manchester City was only finalized on deadline day, despite the move being inevitable since April. Chelsea had suspended Fernandez after comments about his future, but the club delayed selling him until the final hours. The delay left Chelsea with little time to find a replacement, a situation that could have been avoided with earlier action.

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The saga began in April when Fernandez was sidelined for two matches after remarks about his future. Real Madrid publicly distanced themselves during the World Cup, while City had already identified Maresca as their next manager. The departure of Rodri to Barcelona later created a concrete vacancy