Enzo Maresca’s first transfer target for Manchester City appears to have emerged
Enzo Maresca’s first transfer target for Manchester City appears to have emerged Pep Guardiola’s departure from his post as Manchester City manager was officially confirmed yesterday. Fabrizio Romano reported yesterday that it is only a matter of time before Enzo Maresca is confirmed as the next City manager. When Enzo Maresca is announced as City manager, his work will quickly begin as the Italian manager will start shaping what his squad and preseason plans will look like for the 2026-27 season.
In terms of what players Maresca will look to add to his City squad, it has been reported that Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez will be a player that City will target. It seems like Enzo Maresca’s first transfer target as City manager will be a player that he knows exceptionally well. Enzo Maresca reportedly wants Enzo Fernandez to join him at Manchester City.
Florian Plettenberg and Lucas Sixtus have reported for Sky Sports Germany that Enzo Maresca is eager to bring Enzo Fernandez with him to Manchester City. As per the Sky Sports report Maresca and Enzo Fernandez have a trusting and close relationship. The pair worked together during Maresca’s time as Chelsea manager.
Furthermore, it is reported that the World Cup winning midfielder is a top transfer target for City ahead of the summer transfer window. Miguel Delaney has reported for The Independent that Enzo Fernandez is expected to leave Chelsea this summer. Delaney further reports that Real Madrid are expected to launch a summer move for the Chelsea midfielder.
Furthermore, Delaney reports that Manchester City are also interested in signing Enzo Fernandez. However, Delaney reports that City may only move for the Argentinian midfielder if Rodri departs the club this summer. Real Madrid are credited with an interest in signing Rodri as per Miguel Delaney’s report.
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