So, it's complete. Enzo Fernandez is a Chelsea player. It's a deal for much of January looked an impossible one to make - the Blues looked to other players but when all was said and done on transfer deadline day, an agreement was reached.
Fernandez's arrival at Chelsea was more than a month in the making. While the World Cup winner tasted success in Qatar, he had only called Benfica his home for less than half a year, marking a quick rise after establishing himself at River Plate in 2021/22.
Fernandez had not even finished celebrating by the time Chelsea decided they were prepared to break their transfer record to secure the signing of the 22-year-old. Blues representatives told counterparts at Benfica that they would be willing to match the £105million release clause before January had even arrived.
