On October 1, Beijing time (CET), Manchester City released an interview with Enzo in the club's official magazine.

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In the final days before the summer transfer window closed, Enzo's transfer from Chelsea to Manchester City was officially confirmed. In an interview with Manchester City Magazine, he spoke about his hopes for the future and the role he wants to play in helping the team continue to win titles.

There is no doubt that Enzo is a fighter. At 25 years old, he has already appeared in two World Cup finals, made nearly 300 club appearances, and earned nearly 50 caps for the Argentine national team. Now, he has joined Manchester City with the goal of helping the club win as many trophies as possible by competing for every title.

Enzo joins a long list of illustrious Argentine stars at Manchester City. We have seen that fighting spirit from players like Pablo Zabaleta, Carlos Tévez, Nicolás Otamendi, Julián Álvarez, and Sergio Agüero, so it is expected of every player born in Argentina.

Enzo is no exception, and he could even be cited as a prime example of the determined and never-say-die attitude that has become the hallmark of all Argentine footballers. "It is a characteristic of ours. We don't want to lose at anything; we want to win every match."

This is a question Enzo was happy to explain. "Well, it is natural. Argentines are very dedicated and passionate about football, and we are very frustrated when we lose," he said. "It is a characteristic of ours. We don't want to lose at anything; we want to win every match. As an Argentine, feeling this passion is a source of pride."

Almost all of Manchester City's Argentine stars come from Buenos Aires—the vibrant capital city with a city population of over 3 million and a metropolitan area of 17 million. What makes Buenos Aires such a consistent producer of top talent over the years?

"Honestly, it is also a city that is very passionate about football with many teams that love the sport," Enzo explained. "A large number of Argentine players come from there; it is a city where people experience football with great passion. We players try our best to convey this passion, both at our clubs and for the national team."

Enzo comes from San Martín, close to the heart of Buenos Aires. On the streets and in open spaces near his home, he and his four siblings played football, dreaming of one day representing the Argentine national team. At five or six years old, he wanted to imitate just one player... "Messi," he said with a smile. "Did I want to be him? Yes, of course! I used to watch him play and dreamed of playing with him one day, of being like him – and in reality, many of my dreams eventually came true playing with him on the national team. He has always been my inspiration."

However, Enzo would be the first to acknowledge that his playing style is different from Messi's unique talent. So did that influence his position on the pitch as a young player? "I started as a central midfielder, and then I also began playing in some more advanced positions, and as a double midfielder with another midfielder," he said. "But my role was always in midfield. However, now I like to get into the box and score goals."

The former River Plate, Benfica, and Chelsea star has become an increasingly potent threat in the penalty area over time. He scored 7, 9, and a career-high 15 goals in his last three seasons at Chelsea, respectively. This shows that Manchester City has recruited a player who, while primarily a midfielder, has demonstrated an increasing goal threat in the penalty area year after year.

It was this quality that convinced Enzo Maresca to bring Enzo to Manchester City. "He is a top coach, honestly," he said. "I worked with him at Chelsea and had an amazing time. I learned a lot from him. He is very much like a Latin person—very passionate. So for me, working with him is a pleasure."

"I am also very grateful because he played a big role in bringing me here. It is a great honour for me to work with him and enjoy it. We were both very keen to make this transfer happen, and I know it was not easy to make it all happen. But I also know he made great efforts, communicating with the club, and I am grateful for that. Those days felt long, but eventually I came here, and I am very happy to join Manchester City."

How much did Enzo know about Manchester City before joining? Of course, he has played with some of our former players on the national team, and one of them spoke very highly about Manchester City. "Julián Álvarez is a friend of mine, and he told me a lot about this club," he said. "That was a very important factor in helping me understand the club's situation and significance. I am grateful for this opportunity to be here."

"Without a doubt, there is a great team here, and there will surely be great success together in the future. We need to enjoy all of this, because that is the most important thing—to always stay united." Enzo made his debut in a narrow 1-0 win over Coventry and then provided a crucial assist days later in a 2-0 away victory against Porto in the Champions League, marking a perfect start to his time with The Citizens.

Since joining, the warmth he has felt from Manchester City fans has only strengthened his determination to help the club win trophies as soon as possible. He said: "I want to thank them for their welcome. Honestly, I feel at home, and that is very important for a player's confidence. I want to tell them that I will give 100% every day, in every training session, and in every match to help this club achieve all its goals throughout the season, win many trophies, and enjoy it."

Fight until the end. There is no other way for Manchester City.

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