Fernández completes record-equalling £125m move from Chelsea to Manchester City
Manchester City have equalled the British transfer record with a £125m deal to sign Enzo Fernández from Chelsea, who were left raging after their attempts to replace the Argentina midfielder were dashed by Monaco reneging on an agreement to sell Lamine Camara last night.
TL;DR
- Manchester City has signed Enzo Fernández from Chelsea for £125 million, equalling the British transfer record.
- Chelsea's attempts to sign Lamine Camara from Monaco as a replacement for Fernández were unsuccessful after Monaco backed out of the deal.
- Fernández expressed his happiness to join City and is ready for the challenge of winning trophies.
- City has invested heavily in midfielders this summer, with significant spending on other players.
- Fernández had been seeking a move away from Chelsea since March, with his departure stemming from a strained relationship with the club and management.
- Chelsea has generated substantial funds from player sales and loans this summer.
- Monaco's conduct regarding the Camara deal was described as 'deeply unprofessional'.