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Enzo Fernandez news
The gist
Enzo Fernandez joined Manchester City from Chelsea for £125million on transfer deadline day.
He now faces former rival Bruno Fernandes in Sunday's Manchester derby.
How it unfolded
- Sep 7, 2026Chelsea are at the front of the queue to sign Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott as their No. 1 option to replace Fernandez, and are set to explore a January move.
- Sep 11, 2026Fernandez made two written transfer requests to leave Chelsea this summer, with his relationships with team-mates left beyond repair; he eventually got his wish in a £125million deadline day move to Manchester City.
- Sep 11, 2026Chelsea and Manchester City struck a £125million deal on deadline day, with City paying a fixed fee with no add-ons; Chelsea had set a 5pm August 14 deadline for their £120m valuation, which City did not engage with.