City’s £125m gamble pays off as Fernandez passes medical

Romano announced on X that Enzo Fernández has completed his medical and is now a Manchester City player, with a fee of around £125 million agreed with Chelsea. The Premier League side had already sealed the £65 million transfer of Iliman Ndiaye from Everton on Tuesday evening.

Ndiaye completes £65m Etihad transfer

Manchester City announced on Tuesday evening that Iliman Ndiaye had joined the club at the Etihad from Everton for a reported £65 million, add‑ons included. The forward said, “I’ve worked my whole life for an opportunity like this… City are one of the best clubs in the world.”

City have been active in the summer market, frantically working to secure both Ndiaye and Fernandez before the transfer window closes. Their urgency stemmed from the approaching deadline day.

Fernandez’s £125m medical clearance

Romano later confirmed that Enzo Fernández passed his medical, finalising a deal worth around £125 million with Chelsea. Romano’s X post read, “BREAKING: Enzo Fernández to Manchester City, HERE WE GO! Deal in place for fee over £125m after a long negotiation.” He also noted that Fernandez only wanted Manchester City, prompting Chelsea to approve the sale.

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Enzo Maresca’s side celebrated the double success, having already secured Ndiaye and now adding the Argentine midfielder. Maresca’s comments highlighted the club’s ambition to compete for the biggest prizes.

The arrivals give City an extra attacking outlet; Ndiaye praised the club’s style, saying he loves “to play with the ball on the floor in an attacking team that wants to score as many goals as possible.” Fernandez’s presence adds creativity in midfield, aligning with the manager’s vision.

For Fernandez, the move offers a chance to “write my own chapter” at a club that has consistently won trophies, fulfilling his desire to play for a team challenging for the biggest prizes.

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With the medical completed, the transfer moves into the formal paperwork stage, and the clubs will now finalise the documents before the deadline ends.