Maresca downplays Fernandez’s ‘big club’ dream after £125m Man City transfer

Enzo Fernandez completed his deadline-day transfer from Chelsea to Manchester City for a British record-equalling fee of £125 million, signing a five-year contract. The Argentina international told ESPN he had always dreamed of joining a club as big as City, calling it an emotional moment for his family. Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca, who coached Fernandez at Chelsea from June 2024 to January 2026, responded that Fernandez was already at a big club in Chelsea and now joins another big club in Man City.

For Nigerian football fans following the Premier League, this transfer highlights how players perceive elite clubs and may shape expectations for Fernandez’s impact at City. It also fuels the ongoing Chelsea-Man City rivalry narrative, relevant to fans who track player movements and club ambitions that influence match outcomes and league competitiveness.

Watch how Fernandez adapts to City’s style under Maresca and whether he delivers on the high price tag. Consider that Maresca’s view suggests Chelsea’s status remains elite, reminding fans that ‘big club’ labels are subjective. Follow Fernandez’s stats and City’s performances to see if the transfer lives up to the hype.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/06/epl-maresca-responds-to-enzo-fernandezs-big-club-claim/