Posted by Chinenye on Wed 02nd Sep, 2026 - tori.ng
Enzo Fernandez has opened up about the decision that brought his Chelsea chapter to an end and sent him to Manchester City for a British-record fee.
(Enzo Fernandez. Phoot by BBC)
Enzo Fernández has explained why he left Chelsea to join Manchester City in a British-record £125m deal.
The 25-year-old Argentina midfielder said City's relentless winning culture and the strength of their squad drew him to the club.
Fernández was eager to test himself at Manchester City and help the club rack up more trophies.
He pointed to the quality across every position in the squad and his hunger to learn from his new teammates as key reasons for the move.
He will reunite with manager Enzo Maresca, who managed him at Chelsea before taking the City job.
His time at Chelsea ended on a sour note, with sections of fans booing him before his departure.
But Fernández said the club will always mean something to him and expressed gratitude for his time there.
Now focused on his next chapter, Fernández promised to give everything for Manchester City and deliver on the pitch.