Enzo Fernandez: Several Man City players wanted updates before signing completed
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Key Points:
- Several Manchester City players were eager to know if Enzo Fernandez would join the club during the transfer window, as they were keen to play alongside the Argentina international, according to manager Enzo Maresca.
- Fernandez, who previously worked with Maresca at Chelsea, joined City for a joint-British record £125 million on deadline day and is expected to make his debut against Coventry City.
- Maresca praised Fernandez's winning mentality, highlighting his World Cup and Club World Cup experience, and confirmed Ruben Dias as the new City captain, with Fernandez part of the leadership group.
- Fernandez expressed that joining Manchester City was a dream, indicating his desire to leave Chelsea since early in the year, despite talks with Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso.
- Manchester City spent a record £458 million in the transfer window, with £327 million invested in midfield reinforcements including Fernandez, and have completed their squad with new signings Iliman Ndiaye and Allan.
