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Fernandez, Ndiaye cleared for Man City debut

Published 5 September 2026

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca confirmed that new signings Enzo Fernandez and Iliman Ndiaye are available for selection as the team prepares to host Coventry City on Saturday. The club has undergone significant changes during the summer transfer window, with spending exceeding £400 million on new players and over £300 million generated from sales. Fernandez, who completed a record-equalling £125 million move from Chelsea on deadline day, is ready to make his debut. Maresca highlighted the midfielder's winning mentality, stating that other players had repeatedly inquired about his potential arrival. "He is a winner, with a winners mentality and knows how to win," Maresca told reporters on Friday. "When you belong to a squad and another winning player arrives, they are always happy." Winger Iliman Ndiaye also joined from Everton, with one report stating a £65 million deal. Maresca expressed his satisfaction with Ndiaye's immediate impact in training, noting his skill in one-on-one situations and in the final third. "He's so good! In the last two days, you can see already how good he is," Maresca said.

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