Transfer deadline day: Chelsea signal Argentina’s World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez from Benfica

Premier League aspect Chelsea accomplished the signing of Argentina’s World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez from Benfica. Fernandez grew to become Chelsea’s eighth signing within the mid-season switch window.

New Delhi ,UPDATED: Feb 1, 2023 08:02 IST

Enzo Fernandez received the 2022 World Cup with Argentina. (Reuters Photo)

By India Today Web Desk: Premier League membership Chelsea have signed Argentina’s 2022 World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez from Benfica for a document price.

Chelsea accomplished the deal for 106.8 million kilos (USD 131.46 million) on Wednesday following advanced negotiations between the golf equipment.

With the switch deadline time working, it appeared the deal may not be reached, however Benfica confirmed the transfer. According to the Lisbon-based membership, Chelsea would pay the contract launch price for Fernandez.

The Argentina midfielder accomplished the signing for an eight-and-a-half yr with Chelsea. With the deal now sealed, Chelsea’s switch spending in January alone is greater than 300 million kilos.

According to experiences, the Premier League membership will make fee in instalments.

“Sport Lisboa e Benfica – Futebol, SAD informs that it has reached an agreement with Chelsea FC for the sale of all the rights of the player Enzo Fernandez, for an amount of 121,000,000 euros,” a Benfica assertion learn.

The deal surpassed Manchester City’s 100 million kilos signing of England midfielder Jack Grealish from Aston Villa in 2021.

Enzo Fernandez performed an important function in Argentina’s profitable marketing campaign in Qatar as he broke into the beginning lineup and scored one aim within the important match towards Mexico through the group stage. He completed off the match with the Young Player Award.

Fernandez grew to become Chelsea’s eighth signing within the mid-season switch window after the London-based membership added the likes of Mykhailo Mudryk, Benoit Badiashile, Noni Madueke, Andrey Santos, David Fofana and Malo Gusto and Joao Felix (on mortgage).

Chelsea additionally offered midfielder Jorginho to Premier League leaders Arsenal for 12 million kilos. Chelsea are tenth within the league standings, 10 factors away from breaking into the highest 4.

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Feb 1, 2023