Enzo Maresca praised the winning mentality of Enzo Fernandez as Manchester Citys record signing prepares to make his debut for the club. The long-running transfer saga surrounding Fernandez came to a close on Tuesday as City completed a �125million deal with Chelsea to acquire the midfielders services.That fee equalled the British record Liverpool paid to prise Alexander Isak from Newcastle United last summer.City host newly promoted Coventry City on Saturday as they aim to make it three Premier League wins from three this season.Maresca hails Fernandez mindsetWhile Fernandez will not be part of Citys leadership group, former Chelsea boss Maresca expects the Argentina stars mindset to be crucial to their hopes of success going forward.I know Enzo quite well. I know what he can bring to the team, Maresca told a pre-match press conference. Hes a winner and has a winning mentality. He knows how to win: World Cup, Club World Cup. The game before the window transfer closed, we had [Crystal] Palace away. That helped a lot because I was quite focused on that game. The day after, [the transfer] happened, and we were all happy. Enzo is ready [to play]. Its important that hes here with us. When you belong to a squad and another winner arrives, [players] are always happy. I can promise you that in the last four, five days, four or five players from the squad were asking is he coming? Is he not? They want him to be with us.Fernandez became Citys ninth signing of the transfer window, with Maresca delighted with the backing he has received in the transfer market as he takes on the unenviable task of succeeding Pep Guardiola.Its [the backing] very important. One of the main things in any football club is when the owner and the club support the manager, he added. Its a very good thing. Im very, very happy for the effort from the ownership, [chairman] Khaldoon [Al Mubarak], [director of football] Hugo [Viana]. very happy. Now the squad is complete; its finished and its time to work.City also marked deadline day by bringing in winger Iliman Ndiaye from Everton in a �65m deal.Maresca said of Ndiaye: Hes so good. In the last two days, we can see already how good he is in terms of one-on-ones, the final third, inside the box. Im very happy to have him. Topics Enzo Fernandez Enzo Maresca Manchester City F.C. Premier League Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read We have quality players in every position Alonso happy with Chelsea squad despite lack of Fernandez replacement Nicholas McGee 4th September, 2026 Luis Enrique gives verdict on Barcolas move from PSG to Liverpool Nicholas McGee 4th September, 2026 Liverpool confirm signing of teenager NGuessan Nicholas McGee 4th September, 2026 Ipswich v Liverpool: Preview, predicted line-ups, stats and where to watch Ben Miller 4th September, 2026 FPL 2026/27: Time to Ditch United? 5 Players to Avoid in Gameweek 3 Blake Hurst 4th September, 2026 FPL 2026/27: Back the attack five players to target in Gameweek 3 Blake Hurst 4th September, 2026
