Chelsea wasted little time in getting their new January signings accustomed to the club as a whole host of players were drafted into the side, including a debut for Enzo Fernandez against Fulham. The 22-year-old signed for a British record transfer fee at just over £106million on transfer deadline day.
The Blues worked incredibly hard to get a deal over the line for the World Cup winner, locked in long and intense negotiations with Benfica. It was a deal that raised plenty of eyebrows, given the spending of the club, and it continued the trend of long contracts with another handed out until 2031.
"I am grateful to Chelsea and its ownership for doing everything they could to make me a part of this project," Fernandez said after sealing a move. "I’m happy and excited to join the Pride of London, to play in the best league in the world and to compete for the biggest trophies. I can’t wait to play in front of our fans and help my teammates on and off the pitch."
