According to AS, Enzo wanted to join Real Madrid but was rejected, eventually moving to Manchester City for €145 million.

Enzo now ranks third on the all-time transfer fee list. In just three transfers, the midfielder has entered the top three most expensive deals in football, totaling €310 million. Chelsea paid €145 million for the former Benfica and River Plate player, plus additional fees. Ahead of him are Neymar, with €400 million across 3 transfers, and Lukaku, with €375 million in total transfer value, though Transfermarkt records show he has completed 10 transfers. Does a price tag like that truly reflect the value of this Argentine midfielder, or is it merely a result of the Premier League bubble? The out-of-control situation in the Premier League has meant that 9 of the 10 most expensive signings in the summer 2026 transfer window came from Premier League clubs. Analysts believe this stems from the Premier League's lack of financial control and the bubble it has created, but this Argentine player's situation is particularly unique.

Enzo has supported Maresca at Chelsea. When Chelsea's ownership attacked the Italian coach and decided to sack the manager who led the team to the Club World Cup title, Enzo sided with Maresca. The emotional and professional bond between them deepened, ultimately leading to a transfer etched into Premier League and world football history. The Argentine player was determined to leave the London club, and at the start of the transfer window, he saw the door to Real Madrid open for him. In every sense, he thought he could join Real Madrid, but this caused him to misjudge the situation. Real Madrid denied any interest, and the situation returned to the Premier League, with Manchester City as the only remaining destination. Ferran Soriano seized the opportunity, ultimately driving the price up to €145 million, possibly even higher.

There is no doubt that Enzo did have contact with Real Madrid, but it was not a mutual pursuit; he found a receptive partner in Manchester City's newly built squad for summer 2026. In the coming months, the Argentine player must prove he truly deserves to rank among the top three highest-paid transfers in sports history in terms of total fees. His ally, Maresca, is the man he staunchly supported at Chelsea in every way. Incidentally, his agent is still Javier Pastore, the person he trusts most.

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