Benfica head coach Roger Schmidt says he is confident Enzo Fernandez will remain at the club despite Chelsea reigniting their attempt to sign the midfielder before the January transfer window closes.
Chelsea opened talks with the Portuguese giants over a deal for the 22-year-old after he starred at the World Cup; Fernandez was named the tournament's standout young player and played a key role in Argentina's triumph.
However, negotiations broke down after it became apparent Chelsea were not prepared to pay Fernandez's buyout clause, which is set at €120million (£106million). "We do not want to sell him, neither I nor the president," said Schmidt earlier this month. "We know that there is a release clause and if he wants to leave and someone pays that clause, then maybe we lose the player.
