Enzo Maresca has shared his thoughts on Enzo Fernandez after the midfielder made his debut for Manchester City in Saturday’s 1-0 Premier League win against Coventry.
Fernandez, 25, was named in the starting line-up for the match and played until the 76th minute, when he was substituted. It was his first appearance for Manchester City since completing his move from Chelsea shortly before the summer transfer window closed.
Maresca, Manchester City’s manager, commented on the performance of the new signing after the narrow victory. Fernandez’s arrival had been one of the major deals completed before the transfer deadline, with Manchester City paying €145m to sign the Argentina international from Chelsea.
The midfielder was therefore given an immediate opportunity to begin his Manchester City career in competitive football. He started against Coventry as the home side looked to secure victory, but was withdrawn with 14 minutes of the match remaining.
Manchester City ultimately won 1-0, making Fernandez’s first outing for the club a winning one. The match against Coventry provided his first competitive involvement after the transfer, following the completion of the €145m switch from Chelsea.
Fernandez joined Manchester City at the end of the summer window, bringing his spell at Chelsea to a close. His move was completed before the deadline, and he was selected from the beginning for the Premier League fixture against Coventry.
Maresca’s comments came after that opening appearance, with the Manchester City manager discussing the midfielder’s contribution during his first match for the club. Fernandez’s 76-minute involvement marked the beginning of his time with the team following the high-profile transfer.
The Argentina midfielder now has his first Manchester City appearance and a victory to his name. The club’s 1-0 result against Coventry was secured on Saturday, with Fernandez having started the game before making way in the 76th minute.
His debut followed one of the most significant pieces of business of the summer transfer window. Manchester City bought Fernandez from Chelsea for €145m before the window closed, and Maresca has now offered his assessment of the player’s introduction to the side.
For Fernandez, the match represented the first step in his Manchester City career. For Maresca, it was an opportunity to evaluate the new arrival after his first competitive game for the club.