Enzo Fernández has officially confirmed his departure from Chelsea to join Manchester City for a reported fee of 145 million euros, bringing an end to his three-and-a-half-year spell at Stamford Bridge, according to a statement released on social media on Tuesday, Sept. 1. The Argentina international, who won the 2022 World Cup and the 2026 edition, admitted that parting ways with the London club has presented a severe personal challenge.
Departure Confirmed After Three and a Half Years
The high-profile transfer shakes up the upper tier of the Premier League as the midfielder changes clubs within English football. Fernández arrived at Chelsea in January 2023 and went on to make 170 appearances for the club, scoring 31 goals and providing 30 assists across all competitions. During his tenure in west London, he lifted the UEFA Conference League and the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. In his farewell message, Fernández reflected on his emotional connection to the club and its home grounds. “No fueron días fáciles para mí. Escribir esto tampoco es fácil. La realidad es que no he estado bien. Hace tres años, Cobham y Stamfgord Bridge se convirtieron en una casa para mí y para mi familia,” Fernández wrote on social media, acknowledging the deep roots he planted locally.
Reunion with Enzo Maresca at Manchester City
At Manchester City, Fernández will cross paths once more with Italian manager Enzo Maresca, who previously coached him at Chelsea. The transition marks a major tactical acquisition for City, adding a proven World Cup winner to their midfield ranks for a staggering 145 million euros. Fernández emphasized the intense ambition that drove his time in blue, stating, “Crecí con esta gente, con esta camiseta y con este escudo. Creedme cuando digo que, desde el momento en el que llegué, me obsesioné con traer a este club cada trofeo que su historia se merece.”
Gratitude Shared With Chelsea Supporters
Addressing the Chelsea fanbase directly, the midfielder acknowledged the friction and passion inherent in top-flight football while expressing gratitude for the shared journey. “Vivo el fútbol igual que vivo mi vida, con pasión y con todo mi corazón. Por eso quiero decirles que los entiendo. De verdad que los entiendo, desde el fondo de mi corazón,” he noted. Fernández concluded by thanking all staff members at the club, wishing the team success moving forward as he prepares for the next chapter of his career in Manchester.
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