Enzo Fernandez seals £125m Chelsea exit, joins Manchester City on deadline day
Enzo Fernandez completed a £125 million transfer from Chelsea to Manchester City on deadline day, September 2, 2026, ending a protracted summer saga. The fixed fee is a joint‑British transfer record and the highest amount Chelsea has ever received for a player sale, agreed just hours before the window closed after Fernandez had pushed for an exit since before the summer opened.
Shortly after the transfer was confirmed, Fernandez took to Instagram to share a detailed farewell message to Chelsea supporters. In it, he said he “hasn’t been in a good place” and thanked the Chelsea staff, coaching team, medical personnel, physiotherapists, teammates and fans, acknowledging that Stamford Bridge had become home for him and his family over three years. He recalled suffering, crying, anger and celebrations, and stressed that he understands the supporters’ passion.
The deal gives Chelsea a massive financial boost to reinvest in the squad, while City adds a World Cup‑winning Argentine to strengthen its midfield. Chelsea must now decide how to allocate the funds—whether to target a new playmaker, bolster defence or address other gaps. City fans can expect added creativity and depth as they chase Premier League and Champions League glory. Will Chelsea use the £125m to close the gap on the title contenders, or will City’s upgraded midfield push them further toward a historic treble?