FIFA Young Player in Qatar, and World Cup winner, Enzo Fernandez, is the muse for Chelsea. They are in constant dialogue with Benfica to sign him.
Enzo Fernandez, who is just 21 years old, has a release clause of 106 million pounds in his contract. He joined Benfica last August.
Chelsea is now showing an interest in him, intending to invest in a youngster. The Blues hope to regain the value of their investment later, once the player reaches the pinnacle of his career.
Enzo Fernandez – The Youngster
Enzo Fernandez is a young Argentinian footballer. He plays for the Portuguese club Benfica and the Argentina national team. In the world Cup at Qatar, he received the award for FIFA Young Player of the tournament.
The starlet has been a crucial member of the Portuguese club. He has been one of the main reasons for their unbeaten run.
A gifted and talented player, Enzo Fernandez can do everything. With his flared passes, he can open up the defensive line, a tough midfielder who defends well. A box-to-box midfielder and a deep player maker who can handle pressure well. His versatility and maturity at a young age makes him an obsession with various football clubs.
Many, however, hold the opinion that his harsh and rough way of tackling can get him booked early in the game. Therefore, they want him to avoid that mistake. Apart from this, he seems to be a complete player.
Chelsea’s Interest
Chelsea, an English Premier League football club, has a reputation of spending huge to get what they want. Securing players with huge price tag is nothing new for the Blues.
Enzo Fernandez is a young talent who has a lot to offer to any football club. By winning the World Cup and becoming the FIFA Young Player in Qatar, he has shown the World his capabilities. Therefore, many clubs are behind him. Chelsea being the favorites at present.
One of the main reasons Chelsea wishes to secure his signature is because he would be a brilliant investment. As time will pass, the player will perform better and help the team in winning silverware. This is the expectation from football clubs when they invest into young players. Also, the market value of the player will rise if he performs better. Therefore, the Argentinian’s presence in the club will help it perform better and also provide funds in the future if the club parts ways with him.
What would the Deal Mean
If the deal to secure Enzo Fernandez is successful, Chelsea would eclipse their record fee of 98 million pounds paid for Romelu Lukaku.
The entry of Fernandez into Chelsea would also mean many other things. One of it is that it puts the future of two midfielders into question. Namely, N’Golo Kante and Jorginho, who are essential to the team at present.
N’Golo Kante, who is a very versatile and energetic player, may still find a spot because of his performance. However, he featured only in two games this season. Despite that, the clubs are aware of his abilities, therefore, the blues will have the intentions of holding him.
For Jorginho, who is already a 31-year-old, the club will look to release him. This is because his fees will be high and also bringing in a fresh talent will be beneficial and economical for the club’s future.
Chelsea at present is eight in the Premier League and will look to bounce back. With Enzo Fernandez coming in, we can expect the team to perform better in the coming days.
The deal to be successful has a high probability.
