Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Enzo Fernandez Joins Manchester City on Deal Through 2031
Manchester City says it has signed Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea.
His new deal lasts until 2031.
Fernandez is a midfielder who plays for Argentina.
He has won important trophies with his clubs and national team.
These include the 2022 World Cup and the 2024 Copa America.
He also won the UEFA Conference League and the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with Chelsea.
Fernandez said he wants to help Manchester City win more trophies.
City director Hugo Viana said Fernandez can play in different styles and improve the team.
Manchester City announced that Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez has signed a contract through 2031.
Fernandez joins after a Chelsea stint from 2023 to 2026, during which he won the UEFA Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
He previously played for Defensa y Justicia, River Plate and Benfica, winning major trophies in Argentina and Portugal.
Fernandez won the 2022 FIFA World Cup and 2024 Copa America with Argentina.
Manchester City football director Hugo Viana described Fernandez as a technically gifted, hardworking and versatile midfielder.
- Who
- Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez and Manchester City.
- What
- Manchester City announced Fernandez’s signing from Chelsea on a deal running through 2031.
- When
- The announcement was made on Tuesday; the article does not provide an exact date.
- Where
- Manchester City in England; Fernandez previously played for Chelsea.
- Why
- Fernandez said he wants to help City continue winning trophies, while the club said his versatility and quality would improve the team.
- New club
- Manchester City
- Previous club
- Chelsea
- Contract length
- Through 2031
- International team
- Argentina
- International honors
- 2022 FIFA World Cup and 2024 Copa America
- Chelsea honors
- UEFA Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup 2025
- Age cited by City
- 25