Enzo Fernandez admitted that the last days at Chelsea were not an easy time when he was preparing to complete a transfer to Manchester City worth £125 million.
The Argentine midfielder has arrived in Manchester for a medical examination, before reuniting with coach Enzo Maresca at Etihad. Fernandez's future at Stamford Bridge becomes uncertain this summer, especially after he expressed his desire to return to Madrid to live. Real Madrid then denied interest in the 25-year-old player, opening up opportunities for Man City to negotiate.
Maresca's team only really acted on the last day of the transfer window and quickly reached an agreement with Chelsea for a fee of 125 million pounds. This deal helped Fernandez become one of the highest transfer value players in Premier League history.
Before leaving Chelsea, Fernandez posted a touching message to the team's fans. He admitted that he had gone through difficult days and was not in the best condition.
The past few days have not been easy for me. Writing these lines is also not easy. The truth is that I was not in a good state" - Fernandez shared.
Fernandez joined Chelsea from Benfica in 2023 for a record fee for English football at that time. In 3 years at Stamford Bridge, he quickly became one of the important players in midfield and went through many ups and downs with the team.
3 years ago, Cobham and Stamford Bridge became home to me and my family. I am attached to the people here, with the jersey and symbol of this wonderful club" - the Argentine midfielder wrote.
Fernandez also emphasized his desire to win titles from the first day wearing the Chelsea shirt. He said he always dedicates his whole heart to football and wants to bring the team worthy successes.
In his farewell message, Fernandez thanked the coaching staff, medical staff, physiotherapy team, teammates and people working at Cobham. He affirmed that Chelsea will always hold a special place in his heart.
Chelsea will always have a place in my mind and above all in my heart. But I also understand how football works" - Fernandez shared.
However, Fernandez admitted that the decision to leave Chelsea was one of the most difficult choices in his career. He understands the feelings of fans and believes that if he stood in their shoes, he could also give similar thoughts.
I want to thank all the love and support that everyone has given to me and my family over the years. I will never forget that" - Fernandez said.
At Man City, Fernandez will reunite with Maresca, who used to work with him at Chelsea. The £125 million deal opens a new chapter in the Argentine midfielder's career, while placing him before the task of proving his worth in the The Citizens squad.
