Enzo Fernandez is reportedly pushing Benfica to sell him to Chelsea by refusing to play in Friday’s match against Portimonense.
The Blues are believed to have made the Portuguese club a £112 million offer for their World Cup-winning midfielder.
He would become the most expensive signing in Premier League history with the latest offer, which is above his £106 million buyout clause but would be paid in three installments of £37.3 million over three years.
The 21-year-old had already angered his club by defying orders not to fly back to Argentina and has also infuriated supporters by going home to celebrate New Years and missing two training sessions.
The same report suggest that he has begged club president Rui Costa to push his transfer to Chelsea through.
Chelsea have been insisting also today with Benfica in order to find a solution for Enzo Fernández deal. This week will be absolutely crucial, waiting for Rui Costa to decide. 🚨🔵🇦🇷 #CFC
Enzo Fernández has had full agreement on personal terms with Chelsea since last week. pic.twitter.com/jEDbl9knZj
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 2, 2023
Trending Stories: Ronaldo Has A “Newcastle United” Clause In His Al Nassr Contract
Fernandez initially returned from his heroics in Qatar, where he helped Argentina win the 2022 World Cup last week to feature in Benfica’s 3-0 Liga NOS defeat to Braga.
He then opted to fly to Buenos Aires, Argentina, following the Braga game to spend the New Year with his family, despite not receiving permission from the club.
Portuguese outlet Record previously reported that Fernandez was not present for either of Benfica’s two sessions on Monday and could even be handed a ‘heavy fine’ for breaching disciplinary regulations.
COMMENTS