Midfielder who transferred from Chelsea to Manchester City for £125 million in September 2026, featuring prominently in VAR controversy during Manchester derby.
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Alonso urges Chelsea to 'move forward' after Fernandez's exit By AFP September 04, 2026 06:05 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Chelsea's Spanish Manager Xabi Alonso (C) waves to supporters at the end of the …
Alonso urges Chelsea to 'move forward' after Fernandez's exitCitizen Digital
Fernandez 'didn't hesitate' over record Man City move By AFP September 02, 2026 07:34 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Chelsea's Argentinian midfielder Enzo Fernandez runs with the ball during the pre-season …
Fernandez 'didn't hesitate' over record Man City moveCitizen Digital
… Enzo Fernandez, who moved to Manchester City from Chelsea on Monday for a fee that equalled the British transfer record, and Alexis Mac Allister have made the central midfield positions their own, while Messi's departure could give Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez and Atletico Madr …
Messi departure leaves Argentina facing rebuild after golden eraCitizen Digital
Man City agree blockbuster deal to sign Chelsea star Fernandez By AFP September 01, 2026 08:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea tours with 2025 FIFA Clubs World Cup trophy after the …
Man City agree blockbuster deal to sign Chelsea star FernandezCitizen Digital
… His expression and his charisma influence the rest of the team." Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez was absent for the second successive game after links with Manchester City. …
Red-hot Chelsea not the finished article says AlonsoCitizen Digital
… With the transfer window closing on Tuesday, it remains to be seen if Enzo Fernandez will be an option for Alonso when Chelsea meet Arsenal. …
Chelsea beat Brighton in seven-goal thriller to extend Alonso's perfect startCitizen Digital
Fernandez's Chelsea future uncertain as Alonso seeks commitment By AFP August 29, 2026 07:21 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea tours with 2025 FIFA Clubs World Cup trophy after the p …
Fernandez's Chelsea future uncertain as Alonso seeks commitmentCitizen Digital
… But Martinez's international teammate Enzo Fernandez was not involved as he appears set for a move to Manchester City. …
Welbeck scores first Chelsea goal in League Cup win over LutonCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize Ayyoub Bouaddi is "ready to go" for his Manchester City debut at Crystal Palace on Friday, but Enzo Maresca called for patience with the most expensive teenager in Premier League history. …
Bouaddi needs time at Man City despite 100m euro fee, says MarescaCitizen Digital
… City always try and play quality football and they have shown they are winners – this club feels like it's built to win." He added: "The squad is world class and Enzo (Maresca) is a top manager. …
Bouaddi joins Man City for Premier League teenage record £85.6 mnManchester City has been found guilty of all but one of 115 Premier League charges for breaching financial regulations. The Athletic reported the verdict could trigger sanctions, legal action from rival clubs seeking compensation, and speculation that City could be stripped of titles and trophies won over the past 15 years.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City has been found guilty of all but one of 115 Premier League charges for breaching financial regulations. The Athletic reported the verdict could trigger sanctions, legal action from rival clubs seeking compensation, and speculation that City could be stripped of titles and trophies won over the past 15 years.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City has been found guilty of all but one of 115 Premier League charges for breaching financial regulations. The Athletic reports potential sanctions could include title stripping and legal action from rival clubs seeking compensation.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City's fate in a legal battle with the Premier League over widespread financial misconduct allegations remains unresolved, though reports indicate guilt findings could trigger sanctions, rival clubs' compensation claims, and debate over stripping titles from the past 15 years.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City has been found guilty of widespread financial misconduct on all but one of 115 charges brought by the Premier League, with sanctions yet to be decided. The club has signaled intent to appeal, and rival clubs are expected to pursue legal action seeking compensation.
29 September 2026 · The Standard →
Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League with a 5-3 victory over Sunderland on Sunday, with new signing Enzo Fernandez scoring on his debut. Erling Haaland netted the final goal to seal City's seventh successive win in all competitions.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said the team must work through a difficult period after a poor start to the season, with four points from four games and a League Cup exit to Brighton.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Floyd Samba, the 17-year-old son of former defender Chris Samba, scored twice on his Manchester City debut in a 5-0 League Cup victory over Norwich. Brazilian Allan also struck on his first appearance following his £34 million transfer from Palmeiras, with City advancing to face Brighton in the last 16.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England manager Thomas Tuchel said the team were "waiting for death" in their World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, defending his controversial substitutions as he prepares to name his squad for upcoming Nations League matches.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City director of football Hugo Viana believes Enzo Fernandez, Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi, signed for a combined £327 million, can replicate the impact of Rodri and Bernardo Silva, who departed to Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Enzo Maresca expressed sympathy for VAR officials after his Manchester City team benefited from a clear error in their 1-0 win against Manchester United, where Erling Haaland's controversial 60th-minute goal was allowed despite an offside player interfering with play. Pro Ref acknowledged the mistake, saying the video assistant referee should have recommended an on-field review.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Referees' chief Howard Webb expressed disappointment with a VAR mistake that allowed Erling Haaland's winner in Manchester City's 1-0 victory against Manchester United. VAR official Matt Donohue overturned an offside call, ruling that midfielder Enzo Fernandez was not interfering with play, a decision United manager Michael Carrick said he was "staggered" by.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said his team should channel frustration from their Premier League derby defeat to Manchester City as they prepare for Wednesday's League Cup third-round match against Brighton. United lost to City despite a first-half red card for Phil Foden, with Erling Haaland scoring a controversial winning goal that was initially disallowed for offside but overturned by VAR.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick expressed concern over a VAR decision that allowed Erling Haaland's goal to stand for 10-man Manchester City against United on Sunday. The goal was initially ruled offside but reversed after a lengthy review, with officials determining that Enzo Fernandez, though in an offside position, was not interfering with play.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Professional Game Referees admitted that the decision to allow Erling Haaland's winning goal in Manchester City's 1-0 victory over Manchester United was an "error of judgment," even though City midfielder Enzo Fernandez was in an offside position when the goal was scored.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Professional Game Referees issued an official statement admitting an "error of judgment" after Erling Haaland's match-winning goal was incorrectly allowed to stand in Manchester City's 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford, though VAR had determined Haaland was onside and Enzo Fernández did not touch the ball.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
Erling Haaland scored the goal that gave Manchester City a 1-0 victory over Manchester United on Sunday in a match marred by VAR controversy; City played with 10 men after Phil Foden's dismissal, and Haaland's goal was initially disallowed for offside before VAR overturned the decision.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick expressed concern over a VAR decision to allow Erling Haaland's goal for Manchester City, which was initially ruled offside but overturned after review. Carrick and defender Lisandro Martinez both questioned how officials concluded that Enzo Fernandez, in an offside position, was not interfering with play.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
Erling Haaland scored the winner as Manchester City defeated Manchester United 1-0 despite playing with ten men after Phil Foden's red card in the 23rd minute. The goal was controversial, with Enzo Fernandez deemed not to be interfering with play when he attempted to head in before the ball reached Haaland.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Enzo Fernandez has moved from Chelsea to Manchester City for £125 million, matching the Premier League's transfer record fee. Manager Enzo Maresca, who previously worked with Fernandez at Chelsea where they won the Club World Cup and Conference League, believes Fernandez's winning mentality will be valuable at City.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he is delighted with midfield additions including Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Carlos Baleba for a combined £155 million, despite being outspent by Premier League rivals in the transfer window.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says the club must "move forward" after midfielder Enzo Fernandez's £125 million transfer to Manchester City. Chelsea's attempt to replace Fernandez with Monaco's Lamine Camara fell through when Monaco backed out before the transfer window closed.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez completed his move from Chelsea to Manchester City for £125 million on transfer deadline day, matching Liverpool's fee for Alexander Isak. Fernandez said he "didn't hesitate for a second" when City made contact, with the transfer taking City's spending to over £450 million in the window.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on August 31, 2026, ending a 21-year career with Argentina during which the team won three major titles including the 2022 World Cup. Argentina now faces a transition period with questions surrounding coach Lionel Scaloni and other ageing players.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City have agreed to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez in a £125 million deal that would equal the British transfer record. The Argentina international is expected to move to City on deadline day.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said the team remains a work in progress after a 4-3 win against Brighton extended his perfect start to three successive wins across the Premier League and League Cup, cautioning that fine form does not mean all problems have been solved.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea won 4-3 against Brighton on Sunday to extend manager Xabi Alonso's perfect start, which now includes two successive Premier League wins and one League Cup victory. Romeo Lavia scored Chelsea's opening goal, with Pedro Neto and Joao Pedro also finding the net, while Cole Palmer and an own goal contributed to the high-scoring result.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said he wants players who "feel a desire" to play for the club after leaving midfielder Enzo Fernandez out of Thursday's League Cup win over Luton. Fernandez has been linked with Manchester City but no club has met Chelsea's £120 million valuation.
29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Danny Welbeck netted his first Chelsea goal as the Blues defeated third-tier Luton 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to reach the League Cup third round.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ayyoub Bouaddi, an 18-year-old signed by Manchester City from Lille for an initial 100 million euros, is set to make his Premier League debut at Crystal Palace on Friday. Manager Enzo Maresca said the midfielder is "ready to go" but called for patience with the most expensive teenager in Premier League history.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ayyoub Bouaddi has become the most expensive teenager in Premier League history after joining Manchester City from Lille in a five-year deal worth 100 million euros (£85.6 million), surpassing Manchester United's 2024 signing of Leny Yoro from the same club.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →