Rio Ferdinand and Gianfranco Zola believe that Enzo Fernandez has what it takes to be successful in the Premier League despite question marks over his price tag. The 22-year-old was heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge after impressing for Argentina at the World Cup in Qatar.
The Blues hierarchy held intense talks with Benfica on January deadline day in order to sign Fernandez, who was identified as a primary target in late December, football.london understands. The west Londoners will pay the Portuguese giants £106.7million in six instalments, making the Argentine the most expensive player in Premier League history.
His arrival sparked great controversy, with many pundits and fans claiming that Chelsea paid over the odds. But, despite this, Ferdinand and Zola have insisted that Fernandez has what it takes to be an instant success on British soil.
