Enzo Fernández is about to make a one-way trip across England. Manchester City has reached a deal with Chelsea to sign the 25-year-old midfielder, The Athletic reported on Tuesday morning. Fernández has reportedly been given permission by Chelsea to undergo a medical, with his transfer costing Manchester City €125 million ($169 million) — which ties the Premier League transfer record that's also held by Alexander Isak (Newcastle United to Liverpool in 2025).
Fernández originally joined Chelsea in January 2023 on a €106.8 million transfer fee ($125 million) from Benfica. Fernández recently commenced his fifth season with Chelsea. Last season (2025-26), he logged a career-high 10 goals and four assists.
He previously played one season with Benfica in Primeira Liga (2022-23), which was preceded by three seasons with River Plate in Liga Argentina (2018-19, 2021 and 2022). Meanwhile, Fernández just wrapped up playing for Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, knocking through two scores over seven contests in the tournament. Fernández also played for Argentina in its 2022 World Cup triumph.
On the Argentina front, superstar striker Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the national team on Monday. Both Manchester City and Chelsea are 2-0-0 in the 2026-27 Premier League season. Man.
City will host Chelsea on Dec. 12 and play them on the road on April 24.
