Chelsea agree deal with Benfica over Enzo Fernandes move

2023-02-01 08:28

Chelsea agree deal with Benfica over Enzo Fernandes move



Premier League giants Chelsea and Portuguese giants Benfica have reached an agreement on the transfer of 22-year-old Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez, according to media reports. It is reported that Enzo Fernandez will fly to London in the near future, and Chelsea and Benfica will also sign transfer documents before the transfer window closes.


According to media reports, the long-term contract signed by Chelsea and Enzo Fernandez will not end until June 2031, which is the same as Enzo Fernandez's previous contract.


After the transfer window opened, Chelsea and Enzo Fernandez were on the same news page, but Benfica had previously rejected the transfer agreement unless Chelsea was willing to pay more than 120 million euros in player release clauses. In addition, Chelsea also proposed various plans, including a loan or a permanent transfer, but Benfica still refused conditions other than liquidated damages.


It is worth mentioning that the 22-year-old Enzo Fernandez contributed a goal to the team in the UEFA Champions League in the 2022/23 season, and also scored a goal for the Argentine national team in the 2022 World Cup, and finally won with the team. World Cup champion, and won the best young player award. Afterwards, Enzo Fernandes also remained open to joining Chelsea.


According to media reports, Enzo Fernandez is undergoing a physical examination, and the lawyer and the team are also dealing with contract matters.