Chelsea Sign Enzo Fernandez for British-Record £107m Transfer Fee
Chelsea's Record-Breaking Transfer
Chelsea Football Club have made history by signing Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Benfica for a record-breaking 107 million, surpassing the previous British record held by Manchester City's Jack Grealish.
The transfer fee also eclipses Benfica's previous record sale of Joao Felix to Atletico Madrid for 126 million in 2019, making Fernandez the most expensive player in Portuguese football history.
Fernandez's Impact on Chelsea
The 22-year-old Fernandez is expected to play a key role for Chelsea in the Premier League and Champions League after impressing for Benfica and the Argentine national team.
His versatility as a central midfielder and ability to control the tempo of the game will be valuable additions to Chelsea's squad, bolstering their midfield options alongside Mateo Kovacic, Jorginho, and Conor Gallagher.
Securing the Deal
Chelsea's pursuit of Fernandez was a lengthy process, with negotiations ongoing for several weeks.
The Premier League club eventually activated Fernandez's 120 million release clause, with the deal being finalized after a medical and personal terms were agreed upon.
Key Points:
- Chelsea have signed Enzo Fernandez from Benfica for a British-record 107 million.
- Fernandez is a versatile midfielder who impressed for Benfica and Argentina.
- Chelsea have activated Fernandez's 120 million release clause.
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