Norwegian star player Erling Haaland reacted humorously to Manchester City’s deadline-day blockbuster £125m signing of Enzo Fernández from Chelsea. After the Premier League leaders secured the deal, the club shared a video announcing the Argentine’s arrival and thanking him for joining them. The Norwegian striker replied to the post with a cheeky message about finally managing to go to sleep, joking that the late signing had prevented him from doing so. Haaland’s brief but perfectly timed response has already gone viral on social media, garnering massive attention from the football world.
The new Manchester City striker was quick to respond to the team’s official announcement in the social media post confirming the transfer. The post was captioned ‘Welcome to the family Enzo’ and accompanied by a video of the club’s staff wishing him a good game. Haaland commented, “Good! Now I can go to sleep,” on the post. The Norwegian striker’s one-sentence reply to the official post went viral as he managed to capture the attention of the football world with a single message reflecting the events of the day.
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Fernández joins Manchester City’s midfield on a contract that will keep him with the club until 2031. The 25-year-old joins the ranks of the league’s brightest stars, including Haaland himself, who were lured to Manchester by the boss. The young Argentine international has the potential to become one of the league’s best performers. He has already demonstrated his abilities on the biggest stage in the world during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and led Argentina to victory. The addition of Fernández to the squad was a huge blow to the rivals for the title as he brings fresh energy and enthusiasm to the pitch. In turn, Haaland’s comment about getting to sleep appears to be an appropriate response to the thrilling day for the club.
Enzo Fernández completes £125m Manchester City move after Maresca reunion
Manchester City have completed a major midfield move, bringing in Chelsea’s Enzo Fernández for a reported £125 million fee. The transfer reunites Fernández with Enzo Maresca, who previously coached him at Stamford Bridge and was a key factor behind City’s decision to pursue the Argentina international. The deal also matches the British transfer record.
Fernández became an increasingly important target for City after the departures of Rodri, Tijjani Reijnders and Nico González left a significant gap in midfield. Maresca wanted a player he could immediately trust in his system, with Fernández already familiar with his instructions, patterns of play and demands in the middle of the pitch. The move also gives City a midfielder with major international experience, having helped Argentina win the 2022 World Cup and reach another final this summer. Fernández originally joined Chelsea from Benfica for a British-record fee in 2023 and now becomes the first player to move for more than £100 million on two occasions.
