Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says he went ahead with signing midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea after the move reunites them following their time together at Stamford Bridge. All three outlets report that the transfer is club-record, completed for £125 million.
Maresca frames the decision around Fernandez’s perceived qualities and fit with City. The Daily Post Nigeria and Manchester Evening News both stress the manager knows Fernandez from their Chelsea days and describes him as having a winning mindset. Vanguard adds a different emphasis, saying City players also backed the signing.
The outlets largely agree on the same core points: Fernandez joins City from Chelsea, the deal is worth £125 million and is completed on deadline day, and it brings Maresca and Fernandez back together professionally. Their angles differ mainly on what most influenced the decision—Maresca’s prior knowledge and assessment versus internal momentum within the squad.
