Chelsea transfer target Enzo Fernandez made the decision to return to Benfica training on Tuesday after missing two training sessions the previous day following the Portuguese club's 3-0 defeat to Braga on Friday. The 21-year-old has been the recipient of intense speculation linking him with a switch to west London, with the Blues appearing close to finalising an agreement with Benfica for his transfer.
Multiple reports have indicated that Chelsea have agreed a fee in the region of £114million as opposed to paying his release clause with Benfica set to receive the funds across multiple equal instalments. With his name capturing a lot of headlines, Fernandez was set to be on the bench for Benfica's league return last week, but after a conversation with manager Roger Schmidt, Fernandez was handed a start from the off, lasting 89 minutes.
After the defeat, Portuguese outlet Record reported that Fernandez was absent from two separate Benfica training sessions on Monday. It's understood that the midfield maestro flew to Buenos Aires, Argentina, following the Braga game to spend the New Year with his family, despite not receiving permission from the club. Following his actions, Fernandez will likely receive a fine and has been warned about his conduct by the club.
