Record signing Enzo Fernandez denied key Manchester City role

• Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed that £125m deadline-day signing Enzo Fernandez will not be included in the club's leadership group for the upcoming season.
• Maresca revealed that Ruben Dias will serve as City captain, with Erling Haaland, Marc Guehi, and Gianluigi Donnarumma named as the remaining members of the squad's leadership team.
• The manager described the 25-year-old Argentina midfielder as a winner and confirmed he is ready to make his Manchester City debut against Coventry on Saturday.
• Maresca stated his squad is now complete following the late transfer deadline arrivals of Fernandez and Iliman, commending the efforts of the club's ownership.
• Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso addressed Fernandez's departure from Stamford Bridge, expressing respect for the player's contributions while asserting that Chelsea are ready to move forward.

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Enzo Maresca clarifies whether Enzo Fernandez is part of Man City’s leadership group