Enzo Fernández pens letter thanking Chelsea after transfer to Manchester City

Enzo Fernández is trading one shade of blue for another.

The Argentina player is signing with Manchester City on permanent transfer from Chelsea, both clubs announced on Tuesday, Sept. 1. The transfer fee is reportedly a record $168 million (€145 million).

Fernández, who won the 2022 World Cup with Lionel Messi and was on the squad when Argentina came in second place at this summer's tournament, penned a long note on Instagram to thank Chelsea. He signed with the London-based club in 2022 and scored 31 goals in 170 appearances.

Fernández follows manager Enzo Maresca to the Etihad. He sat out two matches for Chelsea as the transfer window was closing.

"I want you to know that these have not been easy days for me. Writing this is not easy either. The truth is, I haven’t been in a good place," the 25-year-old said in the letter, which was a caption for a highlight video. "Three years ago, Cobham and Stamford Bridge became home for me and my family. I grew attached to the people, to the shirt, and to the badge of this incredible club.

"Believe me when I say that, from the moment I arrived, I became obsessed…

Original source: https://www.usatoday.com/sports/