CHELSEA have announced the signing of Enzo Fernandez.
The 22-year-old World Cup winner has joined Todd Boehly’s Blues revolution for an eye-watering £107million.
Fernandez had a medical in Lisbon on Tuesday after talks stalled over the payment structure and a suggestion the Argentine player remained on loan with Benfica until the end of the season.
He has signed an EIGHT-AND-A-HALF year contract, which will run until June 2031.
The deal eclipses the £100m Manchester City spent on Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish in 2021.
And it takes Chelsea’s outlay over the last two windows to a colossal £602m when add-ons and loan fees are included.
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The Benfica midfielder became the EIGHTH signing in a month for cash-crazy Chelsea.
It is not known what shirt number Fernandez will don for the Stamford Bridge club.
Graham Potter’s men face Fulham and West Ham before kicking off their Champions League knockout campaign against Borussia Dortmund later this month.
Fernandez’s transfer has been sealed following the departure of Champions League-winning midfielder Jorginho.
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The 31-year-old joined London rivals Arsenal for £12m.
Jorginho will try and help Arsenal win the Premier League, which they currently hold a five-point advantage at the top over defending champions Manchester City.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
