Chelsea Completes Record-Breaking Deal for Enzo FernándezChelsea Completes Record-Breaking Deal for Enzo Fernández London, January 31, 2023 – English Premier League giants Chelsea have finalized the record-breaking signing of Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernández from Benfica for a fee of €121 million (£106.8 million). The 22-year-old World Cup winner joins the Blues on an eight-and-a-half-year contract and becomes the club’s most expensive player in history, surpassing the previous record held by Romelu Lukaku. Fernández had been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea throughout the January transfer window, with the club reportedly chasing his signature for several weeks. The deal was eventually completed on a dramatic deadline day, with the player undergoing a medical and signing his contract in London. The Argentina international has been a revelation for Benfica since joining the club in the summer of 2022. He made an instant impact in the Primeira Liga, scoring four goals and registering seven assists in 29 appearances. His performances earned him a place in Argentina’s World Cup squad, where he played a key role in their triumph in Qatar. Fernández is a versatile midfielder who can play in a variety of positions. He is known for his excellent passing range, vision, and ability to control the tempo of a game. He is also a hard worker and has a good work rate off the ball. Chelsea manager Graham Potter is expected to play Fernández in a central midfield role alongside Mateo Kovačić and Conor Gallagher. The Argentine’s arrival is a major boost to the Blues’ hopes of challenging for the Premier League title and other domestic trophies. The signing of Fernández is the latest in a series of big-money acquisitions by Chelsea in the January transfer window. The club has also brought in Mykhailo Mudryk, Noni Madueke, and Benoît Badiashile, as they look to strengthen their squad and ensure a successful second half of the season.
