After all, Enzo Fernández lagged behind Aleksandar Pavlović at City

After all, Enzo Fernández arrived at Manchester City in the last transfer window, signing a €145 million contract after leaving Chelsea, where he had already emerged as an Argentine international. The English club saw the Argentine midfield as the solution to strengthen the team, despite initially having pursued another target.

Initial objective: Aleksandar Pavlović

Manchester City initial objective was to sign Aleksandar Pavlovic, midfielder of Bayern Munich. The club even prepared a €100 million offer, but the player rejected the approach, preferring to stay in Bavaria. Pavlovic's refusal was unexpected.

With Pavlovic's refusal, Manchester City returned to consider Enzo Fernández. According to them, the Argentine was not among the Etihad main targets, but ended up being presented as an alternative. The information was released by the agency.

Enzo Fernández eventually left Chelsea for €145 million, strengthening the City midfield. The transfer was completed during the transfer window, with the Argentine player signing a long‑term contract at the Etihad.

Fernández has already debuted as a starter in Manchester City victory over Coventry City, showing the manager's confidence. The performance reinforces the decision to bring him into the squad.

For Manchester City, the signing guarantees a quality midfield after the loss of Pavlovic; for Fernández, it represents the opportunity to establish himself at one of the most ambitious clubs in Europe.