"Something I really want" – Manchester City star goes public with transfer desire

Fernández says he wants to return to River Plate one day despite his long Manchester City contract through 2031.

Enzo Fernández has publicly stated his desire to return to River Plate, his boyhood club, despite joining Manchester City just two months ago from Chelsea for €145m.

Speaking on Argentine podcast Los Edul, the 25-year-old midfielder said: "I want to return to River at some point, I've said it several times. I'm going to return, I'm sure of it. It's something I really want." He added that he needs to return to "win things and enjoy the River Plate world for many more years."

Fernández joined River's academy in 2007 and made 52 appearances for the club before moving to Benfica in 2022, then Chelsea, and finally Manchester City under manager Enzo Maresca. His contract at City runs until 2031, making an immediate return unlikely, but the midfielder has made clear his long-term ambition to play for River Plate again.