Enzo Fernandez

The Blues have been in pursuit of the Argentina midfielder all transfer window and are now closing in on a £105million deal for the World Cup winner.

after the same plane went to Madrid when they signed Joao Felix [announced the signing of Felix](/sport/football/article-11618815/Chelsea-CONFIRM-loan-signing-Joao-Felix-Atletico-Madrid.html) and was also in Amsterdam the day before [ a deal for Noni Madueke was announced.](/sport/football/article-11659747/Chelsea-complete-signing-winger-Noni-Madueke-PSV-26million.html) [ in the same plane that the Blues used to secure Joao Felix's loan earlier this month.](/sport/football/article-11618815/Chelsea-CONFIRM-loan-signing-Joao-Felix-Atletico-Madrid.html) In anticipation of the transfer, users online were quick to spot flight logs showing a return trip planned from Farnborough to Lisbon throughout deadline day - [Transfer News LIVE: Keep up-to-date with all the latest developments and deals](/sport/live/article-11693039/Deadline-Day-LIVE-Chelsea-aim-Benficas-Enzo-Fernandez-Arsenal-want-Moises-Caicedo.html) [Chelsea](/sport/teampages/chelsea.html) fans are convinced that the club have sent representatives to Lisbon in order to finalise a deal for Benfica's Enzo Fernandez, after discovering flight logs which revealed details over a trip to Portugal. - Flight logs showed a return trip from Farnborough to Lisbon throughout the day

Chelsea might have received a boost in the chase of Enzo Fernandez as an important figure at Benfica has jetted out of Portugal to find a replacement.

This will surely be a boost for Chelsea as Benfica are already looking at replacements and there is increased optimism that a deal could be struck soon. Chelsea have reopened the talks for Fernandez and seem to be confident of getting a deal done this time, despite the time constraints. Benfica president Costa has still not given a green light but CFC continue to push for the transfer.

LONDON – Chelsea have activated the €120 million (S$171 million) release clause of Benfica's Argentinian midfielder Enzo Fernandez in a deal that would make ...

Elsewhere in the Premier League, Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo has left for Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich on loan after a reported bust-up with manager Pep Guardiola. He then threatened to leave, and Guardiola has since allowed him to depart for Germany. The Daily Mail reported the fallout occurred at the club’s training ground. He also netted once during the Qatar World Cup, the second goal in Argentina’s 2-0 group-stage win over Mexico. Blues midfielder Jorginho has moved the other way. We will see what happens.

Chelsea have reignited their interest in Enzo Fernandez and are pushing hard to strike a deal before the transfer window slams shut - but why?

Chelsea signalled their intent earlier on in January with a handful of failed bids before stepping away from the deal, but So, why have they made the decision to come back in for Fernandez with such little time remaining before the window closes? Chelsea are back in for Benfica's Enzo Fernandez having failed with a pursuit of the Argentine at the beginning of January, but this time they look much more likely to land the World Cup's breakout star.

Chelsea want to sign Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez before Tuesdays deadline; Portuguese side have so far refused to do business unless the Blues pay ...

A permanent departure is also possible and Gallagher has every reason to feel he can cut it in one of the league's top teams. You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. Who will be on the move this winter? But Gallagher is not interested in a move to Everton. The midfielder has once again told Benfica that he wants to join Chelsea. "It's disrespectful to all of us, to Benfica.

Chelsea have still not made a breakthrough in their move for Benfica's Enzo Fernandez. The Stamford Bridge club are not willing to go above Fernandez's ...

[the Premier League business done so far](https://theathletic.com/4039919/2023/01/03/premier-league-transfer-deals-january-window-2023/), get [the latest from David Ornstein](https://theathletic.com/4135097/2023/01/30/ornstein-porro-spurs-chelsea-world-cup-fernandez/) on the deals in the pipeline and read our [club-by-club guide](https://theathletic.com/4124026/2023/01/30/premier-league-transfers-deadline-day/) to the moves that could yet happen. [Jorginho’s switch to Arsenal](https://theathletic.com/4141388/2023/01/31/arsenal-transfers-jorginho-caicedo/) is independent of any deal for Fernandez. [Chelsea](https://theathletic.com/football/team/chelsea/) have still not made a breakthrough in their move for Benfica’s [Enzo Fernandez](https://theathletic.com/4142754/2023/01/31/chelsea-transfer-enzo-fernandez/).

Sky Sports News understand club officials are in Lisbon as they work to get a deal over the line. Chelsea have told Benfica they are prepared to pay his ...

You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. Can he produce what he produced at the World Cup? Who will be on the move this winter? "I don't really like buying players on the back of World Cups. "It feels a bit scattergun - we thought that in the summer. "But if you are a Chelsea fan, it is really exciting.

Chelsea have been pursuing the Argentina midfielder throughout the January window. They renewed their push to bring him into Stamford Bridge on Monday and have ...

He starred as Argentina won the World Cup in Qatar last month. Chelsea have been pursuing the Argentina midfielder throughout the January window. As a result, Benfica have agreed to let Fernandez undergo a medical in Portugal for the event of a deal going through.

After his transfer from Benfica seemed destined to collapse earlier on deadline day, Enzo Fernandez is set to undergo his Chelsea medical in Lisbon.

The Blues face Fulham on Friday in a west London derby and will hope to have Fernandez in the squad at Stamford Bridge. THE BIGGER PICTURE: According to various reports, there is now optimism the transfer will be completed ahead of the 11pm deadline, and Benfica have granted permission for Fernandez to undergo a medical in the Portuguese capital once everything has been signed off. - Player to have medical in Portugal

It was reported by 90min earlier on deadline day Chelsea have agreed the £115m deal with Benfica for Fernandez with a medical planned in Portugal. £105m is the ...

They are paying for the fact Benfica clearly hold the opinion that he will become a far greater player than he is right now. It won't be easy for Potter but he must find a way to use the expensive star. That was enough for Lionel Scaloni to give him all 90 minutes against Australia in the last 16 and he played every minute of the tournament thereon in. £105m is the player's release clause and with the other add-ons, the deal will rise to £115m. The figures reported are a product of both the spiralling football transfer market, and also the gung-ho attitude of Chelsea under the stewardship of new owner Todd Boehly. They have been throwing cash around all month long with an outlay of over £200m pounds already - unheard-of figures for a January window.

With the transfer deadline looming, here's the latest on Enzo Fernandez's potential move to Premier League side Chelsea.

After joining Benfica, Fernandez was straight in at the European deep end. However, the Liga Portugal leaders incredibly went on to win Group H, beating Juventus twice and holding Kylian Mbappe and Co. "That means if the player wants to and there is a club who pays this amount of money, you cannot stop that. As long as the transfer window is open, you always have to expect that something can happen… There, his performances were so impressive that Man United, Real Madrid and Inter Milan considered signing him. The figure is significant because it matches the release clause in his contract. “We will see what happens in the next two days. Jacobs has said that Chelsea, Liverpool and Real Madrid will be involved in an "open race" for Fernandez in the summer unless there is a "dramatic" development in January of the kind that Chelsea appear to have now initiated. A spate of injuries in midfield led to Liverpool being strongly linked with Fernandez at the start of the 2022/23 season. He is a great person and player. [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12800035/enzo-fernandez-set-for-chelsea-medical-in-portugal-in-race-against-time-for-transfer-deadline-day-deal), the Argentina international is currently undergoing a medical with Blues staff and is set to board a flight to London for the official announcement shortly, with the transfer fee paid to Benfica set to be the player's £105 million release clause. What's the current state of play and how likely is Fernandez to be a Premier League player in February?

Chelsea have agreed a £105m deal for Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez; Argentina World Cup winner is on verge of becoming Premier Leagues record buy after ...

Fernandez has already taken responsibility without the ball at Benfica, slotting into an anchorman role regularly as required. Following the arrival of Fernandez, Chelsea spent £323.3m in January. "Should Chelsea want to play with a midfield two, he would offer a better option there too. "Fernandez's attributes make it clear how he can help. Chelsea have signed midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Benfica for a British-record £106.8m; deal for Argentine surpasses the £100m Manchester City paid for Jack Grealish from Aston Villa 18 months ago; the 22-year-old has signed an eight-and-a-half-year deal at Stamford Bridge The deal for the Argentine surpasses the £100m Manchester City paid for Jack Grealish from Aston Villa 18 months ago.

Chelsea have reached an agreement in principle with Benfica for Enzo Fernandez. The Premier League club are still hoping to sign the World Cup winner in ...

[Argentina](https://theathletic.com/football/team/argentina/) won the World Cup in Qatar last month. [Premier League](https://theathletic.com/football/premier-league/) club are still hoping to sign the [World Cup](https://theathletic.com/football/world-cup/) winner in this window. [Chelsea](https://theathletic.com/football/team/chelsea/) have reached an agreement in principle with Benfica for [Enzo Fernandez](https://theathletic.com/football/player/enzo-fernandez-mA2LkzPdMOcVkFoZ/).

Chelsea have signed Benfica and Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez for €120m, but what do you need to know about the youngster?

At that time they told me that they preferred to wait because he was very young and I told them that it was better for him to make the move from that moment on because it took a while to adapt to the big pitch. He is a spectacular person, very humble and a very important player for us." He has been giving us many solutions and the most remarkable thing is that he knows that if he plays for the team he will continue to stand out." [quoted in La Pagina Millonaria in December](https://lapaginamillonaria.com/riverplate/Scaloni-sobre-Enzo-Fernandez-Es-un-chico-que-tiene-un-futuro-enorme-20221208-0005.html): "He's made huge progress and we are very happy with his contribution. But will he still be as efficient when the pace of the game is taken up a notch, the pressing is more intense and there's less time on the ball? And therein lays the tricky nature of labelling him: he's so complete that it is hard to put him in a defined positional box. He also helped the club to top their UEFA Champions League group ahead of [Paris Saint-Germain](/soccer/team?id=160) and [Juventus](/soccer/team?id=111) and reach the knockout stages. While only 5-foot-10 and slight of build, the 22-year-old goes a long way to compensate his physical limitations with tenacity and character. [Chelsea made the move to secure his signature](/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4865591/chelsea-sign-enzo-fernandez-from-benfica-after-meeting-120m-release-clause-sources) ahead of their rivals on deadline day. [Poland](/soccer/team?id=471) on, he cemented his place in the first XI. Now [Chelsea](/soccer/team?id=363) have made him a British-record transfer, and one of the most expensive players in the world, with a €120m transfer. Benfica snapped him up in the summer of 2022 and gave him the No.

Chelsea and Benfica have reached a deal over the transfer of rising superstar midfielder Enzo Fernandez, according CBS soccer insider Fabrizio Romano.

They are currently in 10th in the Premier League with an 8-5-7 record, 10 points out of the top four. This season, the Blues are through to the round of 16 in the Champions League, where they will face Dortmund. Fernandez won the FIFA World Cup Young Player Award in Qatar after helping solidify the champions' midfield, putting together brilliant performance after brilliant performance on the biggest of stages.

Chelsea agree a British record 120m euro (£106m) deal with Benfica for Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez.

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Chelsea's staggering spending spree continued when they broke the British transfer record to sign Enzo Fernández for €121m (£106.8m)

The last-ditch nature of the move for Fernández ended any chance of Conor Gallagher leaving Chelsea, who had interest in the midfielder from Newcastle, Crystal Palace and Everton. Potter’s team are out of both cups and face a fight to qualify for the Champions League. Chelsea will be able to register only three signings in their 25-man squad for the Champions League. However Uefa is set to change those regulations from the summer, with clubs expected to be stopped from spreading the cost of fees for more than a period of five years. Amortisation is the key – spreading the cost of a fee over the length of a contract. [sold Jorginho to Arsenal](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jan/31/arsenal-jorginho-deal-chelsea-caicedo-brighton) for £10m plus £2m in add-ons earlier in the evening, reached an agreement with Benfica about two hours before the window shut at 11pm UK time.

Chelsea have signed Enzo Fernandez from Benfica after meeting the midfielder's €120 million release clause, the Portuguese side said on Tuesday.

[Argentina](/soccer/team?id=202) as they won the 2022 World Cup and was named the Young Player of the Tournament. [Benoit Badiashile](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/282585/Benoit-Badiashile), [David Datro Fofana](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/301047/David-Datro-Fofana), [Andrey Santos](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/314858/Andrey-Santos), [Mykhailo Mudryk](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/299911/Mykhailo-Mudryk), [Noni Madueke](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/293236/Noni-Madueke) and [Malo Gusto](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/308947/Malo-Gusto) into the club. [ESPN reported on Monday](/soccer-transfers/story/4865374/chelsea-inching-closer-to-deal-for-benficas-enzo-fernandez) that Fernandez had already agreed personal terms with Chelsea and was pushing the Portuguese club hard to reach an agreement with the Blues. [All the done deals from Wednesday](/soccer/blog-transfer-talk/story/4865450/live-january-transfer-deadline-day-all-the-latest-news-and-gossip) [Chelsea](/soccer/team?id=363) have signed [Enzo Fernandez](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/285450/Enzo-Fernández) from [Benfica](/soccer/team?id=1929) after meeting the midfielder's €121 million (£106.8m) release clause, the Portuguese side announced on Tuesday. [previous Premier League record fee of £100m](/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4443484/manchester-city-sign-jack-grealish-from-aston-villa-for-british-record-fee) that Manchester City paid for Jack Grealish when he joined from Aston Villa in 2021.

Enzo Fernandez has the skill set and temperament to be a transformative force in the Chelsea midfield. We analyse his strengths.

However, Chelsea are investing in a young talented midfielder with European, Champions League and international experience, and those players don’t come cheap. Without the ball, Fernandez is a strong front-foot defender and this suits Potter’s liking of a high press, which demands the central midfielders track their direct opponent. So, is he worth the money? How he adapts to the faster, more physically demanding Premier League will also be something to keep an eye on. This is reflected in his tinkering, having made 61 changes to starting XIs in his 14 Premier League games, an average of 4.4 each match — the most of any manager or head coach since he moved to Chelsea. Meanwhile, Conor Gallagher is the opposite of the Italian and Graham Potter has turned to 18-year-old academy graduate Lewis Hall as a left-footed central midfielder. While not his key attribute, Fernandez has shown attacking creativity for Benfica this season with five assists — from an expected assists tally of 3.7 — in the league. A fully fit Put simply, Fernandez has often been the metronome for Benfica, sitting as a left-sided defensive midfielder in a predominant 4-3-2-1 structure. Crucially, Fernandez is comfortable in a possession-dominant side, with Benfica’s 66 per cent possession being comfortably higher than any other team in Portugal. He has been a near ever-present for a Benfica side currently sitting seven points clear at the top of the Primeira Liga. A record British transfer spend of €121million (£106million).

Chelsea shell out €121 million (US$131 million) for 22-year-old midfielder, who signs an eight-and-half-year deal that will run until 2031.

Chelsea have signed Benfica and Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez for €121m, but what do you need to know about the youngster?

At that time they told me that they preferred to wait because he was very young and I told them that it was better for him to make the move from that moment on because it took a while to adapt to the big pitch. He is a spectacular person, very humble and a very important player for us." He has been giving us many solutions and the most remarkable thing is that he knows that if he plays for the team he will continue to stand out." [quoted in La Pagina Millonaria in December](https://lapaginamillonaria.com/riverplate/Scaloni-sobre-Enzo-Fernandez-Es-un-chico-que-tiene-un-futuro-enorme-20221208-0005.html): "He's made huge progress and we are very happy with his contribution. But will he still be as efficient when the pace of the game is taken up a notch, the pressing is more intense and there's less time on the ball? And therein lays the tricky nature of labelling him: he's so complete that it is hard to put him in a defined positional box. He also helped the club to top their UEFA Champions League group ahead of [Paris Saint-Germain](/soccer/team?id=160) and [Juventus](/soccer/team?id=111) and reach the knockout stages. While only 5-foot-10 and slight of build, the 22-year-old goes a long way to compensate his physical limitations with tenacity and character. [Chelsea made the move to secure his signature](/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4865591/chelsea-sign-enzo-fernandez-from-benfica-after-meeting-120m-release-clause-sources) ahead of their rivals on deadline day. [Poland](/soccer/team?id=471) on, he cemented his place in the first XI. Now [Chelsea](/soccer/team?id=363) have made him a Premier League-record transfer, and one of the most expensive players in the world, with a €121m transfer. Benfica snapped him up in the summer of 2022 and gave him the No.