Midfielder Enzo Fernández, who joined Manchester City on September 1, 2026, expressed his deep feelings on social media following his departure from Chelsea. The Argentine player shared details about an intensely emotional period he experienced at the London club.
In an Instagram post, Fernández revealed that he had been facing emotional difficulties for some time, motivated by his “obsession” with helping the London team regain its multi-champion status. This dedication, according to him, generated great personal strain.
“I want you to know that these have not been easy days for me. Writing this is not easy either. The truth is that I have not been well. Three years ago, Cobham and Stamford Bridge became my and my family’s home. I became attached to the people, the shirt and the badge of this incredible club”, wrote the player.
He further detailed the intensity of his time at the Blues: “Believe me when I say that, from the moment I arrived, I was obsessed with winning and bringing this club all the trophies that its history deserves. We suffered, we cried, I was angry many times, but we also celebrated unforgettable titles and victories. Together, in good times and bad.” The pressure and expectation of a high-value transfer often amplify this obsession, culminating in moments of anger and tears, as the athlete himself described.
Enzo classified the move to Manchester City as a “difficult decision”, but pointed out that such moves are intrinsic to the functioning of professional football.
“Life is made of decisions, and right now I have to make one of those difficult decisions. I’ve said it before, but I want to repeat it: I’ve grown immensely fond of this club. Chelsea will always have a special place in my thoughts and, above all, in my heart,” he said.
He demonstrated understanding for the fans’ reaction, recognizing the passion that drives the sport: “But I also understand how football works. I know how passionate you are, because I’m the same. And if I were in your shoes, I would probably think the same way”, added the midfielder.
Complete farewell message from Enzo Fernández
In his farewell letter to fans, Enzo Fernández stated:
“Dear Chelsea,
I want you to know that these have not been easy days for me. Writing this is not easy either. The truth is that I haven’t been well.
Three years ago, Cobham and Stamford Bridge became my and my family’s home. I became attached to the people, the shirt and the badge of this incredible club.
Believe me when I say that, from the moment I arrived, I was obsessed with winning and bringing this club all the trophies that its history deserves. We suffered, we cried, I was angry many times, but we also celebrated unforgettable titles and victories. Together, in good times and bad.
I live football the same way I live my life: with passion and with all my heart. That’s why I want you to know that I understand you. I truly understand you, from the bottom of my heart.
But life is made of decisions, and right now I have to make one of those difficult decisions. I’ve said it before, but I want to repeat it: I’ve become immensely fond of this club. Chelsea will always have a special place in my thoughts and, above all, in my heart.
But I also understand how football works. I know how much you are in love, because I am the same. And if I were in your shoes, I would probably think the same way.
I want to thank each and every one of you: the coaching staff, the coaching staff, the medical team, the physiotherapists and everyone who works at Cobham and across this great institution.
To all my teammates over the years, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing so many moments with me. I was truly happy here and I wish you all the best for the future.
Thank you for all the love and support you have given me and my family all these years. I will never forget that.
This group will give you many more reasons to be happy, and I will be happy for you too. Never doubt that.
You will always be in my heart, Blues. I will always wish you all the best.
Always Blue.
Thank you, Chelsea.”
Details about the transfer that set a new record
Information obtained indicates that Manchester City agreed to pay 125 million pounds, the equivalent of almost R$870 million, to sign the player.
This amount represents the largest transaction ever recorded in the history of the Premier League, equaling the amount paid for the transfer of striker Alexander Isak, from Newcastle to Liverpool.
The move to Manchester City marks the end of Enzo Fernández’s three-season spell at Stamford Bridge.
During this period, the midfielder played 170 matches and scored 31 goals, in addition to winning important titles, such as the 2025 Club World Cup and the Conference League.
