Fernández explained his decision to join City from Chelsea after starting the summer flirting with Real Madrid.

It took all summer but Enzo Fernandez's transfer to Manchester City is complete. The Argentina international finalized the move on deadline day after City agreed to

The Argentina midfielder has finally joined Manchester City from Chelsea. Did it really need to drag on so long?

A record-breaking spending spree by English soccer clubs reached its climax late Tuesday when Manchester City signed midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for 125 million pounds ($169 million), making the Argentina star one of the most expensive players in history.

Not the new Rodri and never intended to be — how £125m signing Enzo Fernandez can give Maresca's reshaped Man City midfield a crucial new dimension.

Manchester City are in talks over a blockbuster move for Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez, while Arsenal sold Gabriel Jesus to Barcelona in the final hours before the transfer window closes. Champions Arsenal allowed Brazil striker Jesus to join Barcelona in an £8.

Regardless, BBC Sport reporter Sami Mokbel has stated on Tuesday afternoon that Man City and Chelsea are now in the ‘final negotiation’ for Fernandez. Regarding the current situation, Mokbel explained: ‘Manchester City and Chelsea have entered into final negotiations over the sale of Enzo Fernandez.

Chelsea have already completed a busy summer of ins and outs under Xabi Alonso. Selling Enzo Fernandez without bringing someone in would leave the midfield thin.