Chelsea Football Club have officially completed the signing of Argentina central midfielder, Enzo Fernández for a British record fee of from Benfica.
Recall that Truth Live News had earlier reported that Chelsea had reached a British record breaking deal of about €125m with Benfica for the 2022 World Cup winner.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea will be paying on six installments but would be paying £40m upfront to Benfica.
The 22-year-old youngster has completed his medicals in Portugal as a Chelsea Player and has signed an 8-year deal which will see him at the club until June 2031.
He said, “Enzo Fernández can be considered new Chelsea player, here we go confirmed! All documents are signed between the clubs with Benfica and player side on contract valid until June 2031.
Medical tests completed in Portugal and player now set to travel to London to be unveiled as Chelsea player.
Payment in 6 installments — £40m fee will be paid upfront. Boehly, Eghbali and the whole board got it done after mad 24h.”