Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez turned the most costly participant in British soccer historical past after becoming a member of Chelsea from Benfica for 106.7 million kilos ($131.4 million), the Portuguese membership introduced Wednesday.
The payment surpassed the 100 million kilos (then $139 million) that Manchester Metropolis paid Aston Villa for England worldwide Jack Grealish in August 2021.
Chelsea agreed to pay the discharge clause within the 22-year-old World Cup winner's contract after a day of negotiations between Benfica and the co-owners of the Premier League membership.
Fernandez solely joined Benfica from Argentine membership River Plate in August, for a reported payment of round $10 million plus add-ons.
His profile elevated on the World Cup in Qatar final 12 months, when he broke into Argentina's staff throughout its run to profitable the title.
Chelsea have spent greater than different 4 massive leagues mixed
Other than Fernandez, Chelsea have already strengthened their squad this month with the signings of David Datro Fofana, Benoit Badiashile, Andrey Santos, Joao Felix, Mykhailo Mudryk, Noni Madueke and Malo Gusto. The latter, just lately introduced from Lyon, will take part July.
Chelsea are the primary staff in historical past to have spent over 400 million euros in transfers in a single season
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