<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/enzo-fernandez" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Enzo Fernández</a> knows he made a huge mistake. He has tried to make amends by publicly apologizing to everyone, especially his <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chelsea" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chelsea</a> teammates, for a video made in poor taste, in which the former River Plate star recorded himself and several Argentine teammates singing a homophobic and racist song about French players.



&nbsp;According to a leak from The Athletic, none of the six French players at Chelsea—Malo Gusto, Wesley Fofana, Benoit Badiashile, Christopher Nkunku, Axel Disasi, and Chimuanya Ugochukwu—are willing to accept Enzo Fernández’s apologies.&nbsp;



Additionally, Belgian player Romeo Lavia, who has African ancestry, shares the same stance. Despite Fernández’s apology and Chelsea’s ongoing internal investigation, there is no indication that these players have accepted the 23-year-old midfielder’s expressions of remorse. This unresolved issue will pose a significant challenge for Enzo Maresca, Chelsea’s new head coach, who is already tasked with revitalizing the team.



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The Athletic reports that the French players, along with Lavia, have unfollowed Fernández on social media following the incident. Wesley Fofana has publicly condemned the video as an example of “uninhibited racism.” This ongoing tension could complicate Fernández’s integration into the Chelsea squad when he joins the team in the United States on July 29. Maresca will face the difficult task of mending a fractured locker room.



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Despite these challenges, Chelsea has decided to keep Fernández in their squad. The club considers him crucial to their team and has not included him on the list of players to be transferred. Enzo Maresca has prepared a list of players set to leave the club, which does not feature Fernández or any of the six players opposed to him.&nbsp;


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Thus, Fernández and the dissenting players will need to coexist at Chelsea until the situation stabilizes. The list of players slated to leave <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/premier-league" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chelsea</a> includes Romelu Lukaku, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Trevoh Chalobah, Armando Broja, Conor Gallagher, Djordje Petrovic, David Datro Fofana, Cesare Casadei, Alfie Gilchrist, Andrey Santos, Harvey Vale, Leo Castledine, Bashir Humphreys, and Alex Matos.

Enzo Fernandez still in hot water with Chelsea teammates 

Several players at Chelsea still unhappy with Enzo Fernández - Bolavip US

Several players at Chelsea still unhappy with Enzo Fernández

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At the close of the January transfer window, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chelsea" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chelsea</a> paid <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/benfica" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Benfica</a> €121 million to acquire midfielder <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/enzo-fernandez" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Enzo Fernandez</a>.The 22-year-old signed a deal that extends for eight and a half years, all the way until 2031, like most of the club’s recent acquisitions under their new ownership.
The transfer price was amortized by the club throughout the course of the contract to avoid violating Financial Fair Play regulations.Fernandez’s transfer was a high-profile, high-paying deal, but he has yet to make a significant impression for the club in a season that has been marked by constant turmoil.
It’s no secret that the Blues certainly aren’t having the best of things right now. As if their <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Rodrygo-scores-brace-to-eliminate-Chelsea-of-Champions-League-Funniest-memes-and-reactions-20230418-0018.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UEFA Champions League exit</a> wasn’t bad enough, they are now in 11th place in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/premier-league" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Premier League</a> with just 39 points, far behind the league’s stellar pack ofteams vying for a spot in Europe.
<h2>What didWesley Sneijder say aboutEnzo Fernandez of Chelsea?</h2>
After a 2-0 loss against <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Real Madrid</a> at Stamford Bridge in the second leg of the UCL Quarter-Finals, Chelsea were eliminated from the competition. As a result, the high-pricedsquad has come under intense scrutiny. And Enzo Fernandez was one of the people who felt it the most because of his failure to improve the team’s performance.
The central midfielderplayed very well at the winter’s <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/qatar-2022" target="_blank" rel="noopener">World Cup</a> in Qatar, which his side Argentina ultimately won. However, despite him being a part of ToddBoehly’s current super-team, the 2010 Champions League championWesley Sneijder is not persuaded of Enzo’s greatness as a player since he has onlyprovided the squad with ‘sluggish play’.
“If you have been brought in as a player for €100million then you can at least expect that he will run his lungs out, right? But he walked! He loses the ball himself, then he has a moment of mourning. You see Enzo Fernandez, a €100m purchase, trudge a bit while Gallagher runs past him. You look at a boy like that and I wonder: what does he take ownership of? He doesn’t.

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“I don’t think he’s a great footballer either. You [the show’s presenter] said he did it for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lionel Messi</a> [at the World Cup]. I thought he would do it at Chelsea too, but he doesn’t. If things don’t go smoothly in football, and you’re not scoring goals, then you have to make sure you don’t concede. You have to run your lungs out, and he won’t do that”, the DutchmantoldRTL7.

Champions League winner rips into Chelsea's record signing Enzo Fernandez over lack of work rate

Champions League winner rips into Chelsea's record signing Enzo Fernandez over lack of work rate - Bolavip US

As if <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/We-saw-it-in-his-Chelsea-debut-Sergio-Aguero-predicts-Enzo-Fernandezs-success-in-Premier-League-20230216-0018.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chelsea</a> could use more problems, star signing <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Enzo-Fernandezs-salary-at-Chelsea-How-much-does-he-make-per-hour-day-week-month-and-year-20230206-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Enzo Fernandez</a> is about to get a lesson in culture after an ill-advised Instagram story. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/fifa-world-cup-25-under-the-radar-heroes-q22-20220901-0025.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">World Cup</a> winner posted an Instagram story with João Felix and the text “Are you angry F**?”.
The picture is of Enzo Fernandez smiling and João Felix with a sour face, by no means was the post meant to be offensive, but it will result in a culture shock for the Argentine, who will have to get used to the fact that certain words cannot be said publicly.
The P-word in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/argentina-25-greatest-world-cup-players-for-the-albiceleste-20221102-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Argentina</a> is used a lot among friends in a joking manner, while a homophobic slur, the insult is not meant as such within certain groups but could come across the wrong way in other cultures. At the moment no word has come from the English FA who does not allow the players to use this kind of language, which could result in a fine or ban.
<h2>Edinson Cavani was banned in England before</h2>
In 2020, Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani was sanctioned by the English FA while at Manchester United for using the word “negrito” in an Instagram post thanking a friend. While the word itself could be used to offend, in Uruguay the term is often used to describe a good friend, no matter their skin color.
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Edinson Cavani was suspended for three games and had to pay a fine in the range of $130,000. For Enzo Fernandez it will be a culture lesson, one the Argentine will have to respect going forward in the Premier League.

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Chelsea’s Enzo Fernández could face sanctions because of a controversial Instagram story - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Enzo-Fernandezs-salary-at-Chelsea-How-much-does-he-make-per-hour-day-week-month-and-year-20230206-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Enzo Fernandez</a>‘s move from <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Benfica-slam-Enzo-Fernandez-with-shocking-message-prior-to-his-debut-with-Chelsea-20230203-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Benfica</a> to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Benfica-coach-hits-out-at-Enzo-Fernandez-after-record-120-million-transfer-to-Chelsea-20230202-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chelsea</a> on transfer deadline day was the largest transaction of the January transfer window and the most valuable agreement in English soccer history. A staggering €121 million was needed to entice the highly regarded 22-year-old midfielder.
The meteoric ascent of the Argentina World Cup hero has been astonishing to see. He moved to Portuguese club Benfica in a deal for over €44 million lastJune, less than two years after spending time on loan at Defensa y Justicia in his own country from River Plate.
Despite having spent just a few months in Europe,his displays for Argentina at the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Report-3-players-from-the-2022-World-Cup-final-to-be-cut-at-the-end-of-the-season-20230207-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2022 Qatar World Cup</a> convinced the Blues to make a move in January. Todd Boehly was willing to offer significantly more than any other club, including <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Report-World-Cup-Best-Young-Player-could-reject-Real-MadridforLiverpool-20221221-0024.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Liverpool</a>, making the rising starthe concluding acquisition of a really amazing window.
<h2>What did Sergio Aguero say about Enzo Fernandez?</h2>
Former Premier League star <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Pocho-Lavezzi-offers-to-invite-Kun-Aguero-and-Zlatan-Ibrahimovic-to-solve-their-issues-20230214-0025.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sergio Aguero</a> has now praised his compatriot and revealed that he is certain that the central midfielder will thrive in England.
“Enzo has shown time and time again, both in his first club River Plate and in the Argentina national team and Benfica, that he does not feel pressure and assumes his responsibility on the pitch naturally. And he no longer has to do with how much was paid for him.
“We saw it in his Chelsea debut. He made the team play and almost reached the goal – and it was his first game. In the second he put in a masterful assist for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Joao-Felix-joins-Lionel-Messi-and-Luis-Suarez-on-very-unfortunate-list-20230113-0014.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joao Felix</a>‘s goal. He will surely have a very important progression in the Premier League”, Aguero toldProminentStake.com.
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'We saw it in his Chelsea debut': Sergio Aguero predicts Enzo Fernandez's success in Premier League - Bolavip US

Even though he’s been at the club for just a few months,<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chelsea" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chelsea</a>made sure to extendEnzo Fernandez‘s contract for another year. According totransfer market expert Cesar Luis Merlo, The Blues have activated a clause that keeps the Argentine world champion until June 2032.
Fernandez became a sensational player in the blink of an eye. Only a year before his breakout World Cupin Qatar, he was playing for Argentine giants <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/river-plate" target="_blank" rel="noopener">River Plate</a> aftera remarkable loan stint at Defensa y Justicia—playing a pivotal role in their unlikely ConmebolSudamericana title.
Six great months with River were enough to land in Portugal, and it wasn’t long before he got called up by <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/argentina" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Argentina</a>. Though the team looked untouchable, Fernandez made room for himself during the 2022 World Cup, being a key contributor to his nation’s success. Therefore, Chelsea know what he’s worth.
<h2>Enzo Fernandez’s contract with Chelsea</h2>
According to Duncan Castles and Tom Roddy of The Times, Enzo Fernandez’s annualsalary after taxes is nearly £5 million($6 million). That, in addition to the club’s ambitions, were reportedly the reasons why he wanted to join Chelsea immediately.
<h2>How much does Enzo Fernandez make a week at Chelsea?</h2>
Taking into account his reported£5 million after tax salary per season, Enzo Fernandez would make around£416k ($500k) per month. That would be nearly£104k ($125k) a week;£15k ($18k)a day;£620 ($745) per hour;£10 ($12) per minute; or£0.17 ($0.20) per second.
 
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Enzo Fernandez's salary at Chelsea: How much does he make per hour, day, week, month, and year? - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Jorginho-from-Chelsea-to-Arsenal-Stars-that-played-for-both-London-rivals-in-recent-years-20230131-0013.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chelsea</a> stayed busy until the very endofDeadline Day, ultimately striking a deal with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Benfica-slam-Enzo-Fernandez-with-shocking-message-prior-to-his-debut-with-Chelsea-20230203-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Benfica</a> for<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Benfica-coach-hits-out-at-Enzo-Fernandez-after-record-120-million-transfer-to-Chelsea-20230202-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Enzo Fernandez</a>. The Argentine World Cup champion joined the Blues in a mind-blowing €120 million move.
One of the most sensational midfielders on Earth right now, Fernandez caught everyone’s attention at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Qatar-2022-Best-XI-of-this-years-FIFA-World-Cup-20221218-0028.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Qatar 2022</a>. Not only did he play an instrumental role in Argentina‘s success, but he also won <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Qatar-2022-Top-award-winners-of-the-FIFA-World-Cup-20221218-0034.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Young Player</a> of the Tournament award.
After pushing hard for so many weeks, the Blues finally agreed to meet his release clause in a last-minute deal. With Enzo’s arrival, Graham Potter had a tough decision to make in regard to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
<h2>Chelsea exclude Aubameyang from UEFA Champions League squad</h2>
<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/aubameyang-chelsea-salary-per-hour-day-week-month-year-20220902-0031.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Aubameyang</a> was taken out of Chelsea’sUEFA Champions League squad ahead of theround of 16 tie against Borussia Dortmund. Potter had to makeroom for new arrivalsFernandez,Mykhailo Mudryk and Joao Felix, and therefore a bunch of players—including Auba—were excluded from the list.
The Gabonese striker had started in all six group stage games, scoring two goals. However, with only one goal in 11 Premier League games, Aubameyang lost playing time under Potter. Now, he’ll have to watch the Champions League action from the sidelines.January signingsBenoit Badiashile, David Datro Fofana and Noni Madueke were also left out.
 
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Chelsea make shocking decision on Aubameyang after signing Enzo Fernandez

Chelsea make shocking decision on Aubameyang after signing Enzo Fernandez - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Deadline-Day-Enzo-Fernandez-joins-Premier-Leagues-Big-Six-team-in-blockbuster-move-20230131-0030.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Enzo Fernandez</a> was the biggest story from the recent transfer window in Europe. After a very complicated negotiation, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Who-is-Benoit-Badiashile-the-new-signing-for-Chelsea-20230105-0022.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chelsea</a> got the biggest splash in the market paying a record breaking fee of almost $145 million. Benfica always put ahead the release clause, so, in the end, the Blues went all-in.
Of course, Benfica and their board members are angry because they’re losing a star in the middle of the season. They never saw this coming when they signed him six months ago. Enzo Fernandez’s market value went to the top, after extraordinary performances during the Qatar 2022 World Cup with Argentina.
Now, Enzo Fernandez makes his debut with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Chelsea-needs-to-cut-four-new-signings-in-order-to-play-the-UEFA-Champions-League-20230201-0033.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chelsea</a> in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Supercomputer-predicts-Premier-League-champion-after-World-Cup-break-20221228-0022.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Premier League</a>. However, the Portuguese club wouldn’t stay silent. In the last hours, Benfica want to speak loud and clear about what they consider atreacherous move by Chelsea and the player.
<h2>Benfica’s president slams Enzo Fernandez and his behavior</h2>
Benfica had enough of Enzo Fernandez. According to a report from Record, Rui Costa, the presidentof the club, had very strong words for the player during an interview with BTV.
“We lost a great player. Nevertheless, I’m not going to cry for a player who doesn’t want to represent Benfica. I don’t cry for players who don’t want to be here. I was raised in this club learning to honour the jersey.”
Rui Costa went further and gave some details about the talks with Chelsea. “On January 31, I put on the table the proposal that Chelsea buys him now and takes him in the summer. I wanted him to stay at least until the end of the season. We tried to explain him that he wouldn’t lose value if he stayed up to that point. I also understand that the player had the fear of losing a huge offer.”
The president of Benfica is clearly outraged by Enzo Fernandez’s behavior towards the club.”When Chelsea got to the clause, there was just no way to convince him. It was a done deal. He showed no commitment at all to Benfica. As a fan, I didn’t want this player anymore. The situation was also unsustainable in the locker room. That’s when I made the decision. I’m sad, but I know I did the best for the club.”
 
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Benfica slam Enzo Fernandez with shocking message prior to his debut with Chelsea

Benfica slam Enzo Fernandez with shocking message prior to his debut with Chelsea - Bolavip US

For the whole of the transfer window, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Jorginho-from-Chelsea-to-Arsenal-Stars-that-played-for-both-London-rivals-in-recent-years-20230131-0013.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chelsea</a> had been connected to Argentina international <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Deadline-Day-Enzo-Fernandez-joins-Premier-Leagues-Big-Six-team-in-blockbuster-move-20230131-0030.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Enzo Fernandez</a>. However, the Blues’ early efforts to finalize the trade were unsuccessful as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Referee-shows-first-white-card-in-soccer-history-What-does-it-mean-and-when-is-it-shown-20230125-0018.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Benfica</a> fought to maintain hold of the midfielder.
The English side, though, rekindled their interest at the end of the January season, and after protracted discussions, the two clubs were able to finalize a deal on the day before the market closed.The move, for an estimated €120million, set a new British record and will be paid for in installments.
With four goals and seven assists in 29 games for Benfica under his belt, Fernandez has signed an eight-and-a-half-year deal with Chelsea.The 22-year-old had a productive 2022 World Cup, starting all seven games for the eventual winners Argentina, and recording a goal and an assist. When the competition was over, Fernandez was recognized as the tournament’s <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Qatar-2022-Top-award-winners-of-the-FIFA-World-Cup-20221218-0034.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Best Young Player</a> because of his outstanding play.
<h2>‘We need players who are happy to play’: Benfica coach rips into Enzo Fernandez after Chelsea move</h2>
Roger Schmidt, manager of Benfica, has not wasted any time expressing his displeasure at Enzo Fernandez’s record-breaking transfer to Chelsea. Due to the midfielder’s absence from both training on Monday, he was not included in the Eagles’ starting lineup against Arouca on Tuesday.
Schmidt, in his postgame comments, made it clear that he was prepared to play without the Argentine star: “It’s always difficult to lose a good player in the winter market, but today we showed that we are a good team without him, that we are capable of playing good football without him, that the players are focused on getting the most points, to be champions.
“Benfica is much bigger than a player. We just need players who are happy to play for Benfica, who are passionate. We had a player who wanted to leave and a club willing to pay the clause, we couldn’t do anything. We accepted and looked into it.”
 
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Benfica coach hits out at Enzo Fernandez after record €120 million transfer to Chelsea

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Enzo-Fernandez-reportedly-has-decided-which-team-he-will-play-for-next-in-the-Premier-League-20221230-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Enzo Fernandez</a> was selected as the best young player in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/messi-and-fernandez-give-Argentina-a-vital-win-against-mexico-funniest-memes-and-reactions-20221126-0044.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Qatar 2022</a> and he was the main objective for multiple clubs in this transfer window. But now, on the deadline day, a<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Benfica-and-Argentinas-Enzo-Fernandez-on-the-radar-of-two-giants-and-a-clause-of-120M-20221212-0019.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Premier League’s Big Six club</a> has finally signed him in a huge blockbuster move.
Argentina’s amazing FIFA World Cup ended with their title in Qatar 2022. Several players had a remarkable tournament, but it was <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Report-World-Cup-Best-Young-Player-could-reject-Real-MadridforLiverpool-20221221-0024.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Enzo Fernandez</a> the one who caught everyone’s attention.
Benfica’s midfielder was selected as the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/enzo-fernandezs-profile-who-is-the-argentine-youngster-who-scored-vs-mexico-20221126-0049.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> best young player in Qatar 2022</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Enzo-Fernandez-has-interest-from-three-Premier-League-clubs-willing-to-pay-127M-release-clause-20221228-0013.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">team’s started asking the Portuguese squad about their player</a>, but he finally selected his next landing spot and is with a Big Six club from the Premier League
<h2>Chelsea and Benfica agree to move Enzo Fernandez to the Blues</h2>
The winter transfer window is closing and this deadline day had Chelsea as the biggest star. The Blues let Jorginho go to Arsenal in a surprising move, but it was not the only one they had in mind for the deadline day.
After several weeks of intense talks with Benfica, Chelsea finally agreed with the Portuguese squad for the services of Enzo Fernandez. According to Fabrizio Romano, the paperwork is the only thing missing and both clubs are rushing to get them signed before the window closes.
Benfica put a $127 million release clause on the young midfielder and Chelsea was trying to lower that price, but finally the Blues agreed to pay it and sign a new midfielder after Jorginho left to Arsenal.
 
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Deadline Day: Enzo Fernandez joins Premier League's Big Six team in blockbuster move - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/enzo-fernandezs-profile-who-is-the-argentine-youngster-who-scored-vs-mexico-20221126-0049.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Enzo Fernández</a> is having a rollercoaster year, from being sold from River Plate to Benfica to getting his first caps for Argentina, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Enzo-Fernandez-has-interest-from-three-Premier-League-clubs-willing-to-pay-127M-release-clause-20221228-0013.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Buenos Aires native</a> won the World Cup in December and could end the year off to one of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Neither-Manchester-United-nor-Arsenal-Premier-League-target-Joao-Felix-names-favorite-English-club-20221229-0017.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Premier League</a>’s best clubs.
Fernández and Benfica have been listening to offers from <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Supercomputer-predicts-Premier-League-champion-after-World-Cup-break-20221228-0022.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chelsea</a>, Liverpool, and Manchester United all willing to pay the $120 million release clause to sign the dynamic midfielder. Now according to The Sun, Enzo Fernández has made his decision as to where he will play next.
Benfica has very little choice not only are the offers too good to be true, but the chances that Enzo Fernández stays past this season are very remote. Here are the details of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Benfica-and-Argentinas-Enzo-Fernandez-on-the-radar-of-two-giants-and-a-clause-of-120M-20221212-0019.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Enzo Fernández’</a>s possible move to Chelsea.
<h2>Enzo Fernández to Chelsea</h2>
According to The Sun, Enzo Fernández has agreed to join Chelsea with The Blues now starting to discuss terms with Benfica. Fabrizio Romano tweeted: “Chelsea are now in direct talks with Benfica for Enzo Fernandez. Chelsea want to offer huge fee instead of paying release clause in one solution. Benfica always asked full €120m (£106m) clause. Understand Enzo already said yes to Chelsea. #LFC or #MUFC made no bid, as of now.”

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For Benfica it would be the latest talent from South America to make the leap from Portugal to the Premier League, as in the offseason Benfica sold Darwin Núñez to Liverpool. Enzo Fernández would be yet another national team player to a stacked Chelsea side thatseldom has been able to make sense of how to properly integrate all their talents.

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Enzo Fernández reportedly has decided which team he will play for next in the Premier League

Enzo Fernández reportedly has decided which team he will play for next in the Premier League - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/enzo-fernandezs-profile-who-is-the-argentine-youngster-who-scored-vs-mexico-20221126-0049.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Enzo Fernández </a>has shown his talent at the highest level, the FIFA World Cup, the Benfica midfielder made a name for himself under the guidance of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/marcelo-gallardo-leaves-river-plate-after-eight-years-in-charge-possible-replacements-20221013-0013.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marcelo Gallardo at River Plate in Argentina</a>. Now with only a half a season at Benfica, interest for the dynamic defensive midfielder has gone through the roof with the Portuguese club having little chance of retaining the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Report-World-Cup-Best-Young-Player-could-reject-Real-MadridforLiverpool-20221221-0024.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">World Cup winner</a>.
According to Pedro Almeida, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Benfica-and-Argentinas-Enzo-Fernandez-on-the-radar-of-two-giants-and-a-clause-of-120M-20221212-0019.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fernández</a> has major interest from Liverpool, Manchester United, and Chelsea, with Liverpool being on the front foot placing the $127 million release clause to sign the former River Plate star. Manchester United is reported to have matched the offer leaving it in the hands of the player and Benfica.
According to Goal.com, Chelsea is also not staying far behind and has sent representatives to secure the deal and get the signature of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/argentina-vs-mexico-tv-channel-how-and-where-to-watch-or-live-stream-online-free-qatar-2022-world-cup-in-your-country-20221125-0059.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Enzo Fernández</a>.
<h2>Enzo Fernández to the Premier League?</h2>
Enzo Fernández was an instrumental part of Argentina ‘s World Cup triumph in Qatar 2022, scoring a spectacular goal against Mexico and linking up well with Lionel Messi and former River teammate and Manchester City striker Julián Álvarez.
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Enzo Fernández has only played 24 matches for Benfica this season scoring 3 goals, before that he had played at River Plate and scored 12 goals in 51 matches winning an Argentine league title. Enzo Fernández also spent one season on loan at Defensa y Justicia and won two international cups with the club.
 
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Enzo Fernández has interest from three Premier League clubs willing to pay $127M release clause

Enzo Fernández has interest from three Premier League clubs willing to pay $127M release clause - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Benfica-and-Argentinas-Enzo-Fernandez-on-the-radar-of-two-giants-and-a-clause-of-120M-20221212-0019.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Enzo Fernandez</a>,a midfielder for Benfica, was not <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/enzo-fernandezs-profile-who-is-the-argentine-youngster-who-scored-vs-mexico-20221126-0049.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Argentina</a>‘s first option coming into the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/messi-and-fernandez-give-Argentina-a-vital-win-against-mexico-funniest-memes-and-reactions-20221126-0044.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">World Cup</a>, but he ended up becoming a crucial cog for them. With a high number of touches, passes, and tackles in the final triumph against France, it’s no surprise that the 21-year-old was awarded Young Player of the Tournament in Qatar.
Not quite a year has passed since the Portuguese club accomplished what no other club would touch: they signedEnzo Fernandez. The young star’scontract with River Plate had a €12 million release clause, which was exercised.
While many Benfica fans are enthusiastic, even the most positive-thinking among them could not have predicted the player’smeteoric rise to prominence in such a short period.The Eagles’ are not willing to let Enzo go for anything less than his eye-watering release clause, which has driven up his price tagto a €120 million release clause.
<h2>Liverpool could snatch Enzo Fernandez out of Real Madrid’s hands</h2>
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Although <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Real-Madrid-identify-two-World-Cup-stars-as-long-term-Toni-Kroossuccessor-20221201-0020.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Real Madrid</a> and other clubs have shown interest, Argentina’s World Cup-winning forward Enzo Fernandez prefers a transfer to Premier League powerhouse <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/What-happens-if-Manchester-City-and-Liverpool-tie-in-the-Carabao-Cup-20221220-0034.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Liverpool</a>. Recent rumors have it that the 21-year-old is even close to finalizing a transfer to Liverpool.
The risingcentral midfielder reportedly has a pre-agreement to join the Reds, according to the Argentine publication La Capital. Even as early as during the course of the World Cup, rumors spread that the Benfica ace had agreed to terms with Jurgen Klopp’s team and that he would be joining the club.
In addition, Portuguese media outlet O Jogo havedescribedLiverpool as Fernandez’s “priority,” adding fuel to the fire of talk that he may be moving there.When the Reds attempt to sign the Qatar standoutin 2023, they will have to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/The-top-20-Copa-Libertadores-best-players-over-the-past-five-years-20200420-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">compete with Real Madrid</a> for his services.
Carlo Ancelotti plans to overhaul the roster for Los Blancos in the coming months in order to create a youthful team for the next years. However,the Whites, who had been hoping to sign the player, will be devastated by the news.
 
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Report: World Cup Best Young Player could reject Real Madrid for Liverpool

Report: World Cup Best Young Player could reject Real Madrid for Liverpool - Bolavip US

Report: World Cup Best Young Player could reject Real Madrid for Liverpool

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/enzo-fernandezs-profile-who-is-the-argentine-youngster-who-scored-vs-mexico-20221126-0049.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Enzo Fernández</a> is one of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/Lionel-Scaloni-speaks-out-about-Argentine-players-mocking-Netherlands-counterparts-20221212-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Argentina</a> ‘s unsung heroes at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The Benfica holding midfielder has an incredible first-time touch, passing abilities, and what is becoming a rarity in soccer, exceptional shooting capabilities from outside the box.
The 21-year-old made a name for himself under <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/marcelo-gallardo-leaves-river-plate-after-eight-years-in-charge-possible-replacements-20221013-0013.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marcelo Gallardo at River Plate</a>, inserting him in the starting lineup, Fernández developed a chemistry with striker and future Manchester City player <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Argentinas-Julian-Alvarez-scores-after-Australias-goalkeeper-mistake-Funniest-memes-and-reactions-20221203-0036.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Julián Álvarez</a>. Now after only six months at Benfica, Fernández has begun to attract many suitors.
Here is where the Enzo Fernández rumors are at, with Premier League giants, Liverpool the front runners for one of Argentina’s biggest prospects.
<h2>Enzo Fernández transfer rumors</h2>
According to The Mirror Liverpool are willing to pay the $120 million release clause for Enzo Fernández so he can sign a “pre-contract”. The interest from Liverpool has been there for quite some time now, but the “pre-contract” part looks to be wishful thinking, Fernández would command something in the range of $40-50 million in the transfer market.
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Real Madrid on the other hand has been reported by AS and Marca to have a liking for Enzo Fernández and could add him to an already talented roster. Fernández would be one of two major additions for the Spanish giants if they can land England’s Jude Bellingham.
In the case of Liverpool, Fernández would be a much welcomed addition to the Reds squad, while at Real Madrid the Argentine’s arrival would be a case of addition with various subtractions from the Real Madrid roster.
 
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Benfica and Argentina’s Enzo Fernández on the radar of two giants and a clause of $120M

Benfica and Argentina’s Enzo Fernández on the radar of two giants and a clause of $120M - Bolavip US

After forming an iconic midfield triangle with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/casemiro-man-utd-salary-how-much-does-he-make-per-hour-day-week-month-and-year-20220830-0013.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Casemiro</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/luka-modric-sets-new-honorable-record-at-age-of-37-20221123-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Luka Modric</a> at the Bernabeu, the Brazillianleft for Manchester United in August, and both<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/qatar-2022-why-is-toni-kroos-not-playing-for-germany-in-the-fifa-world-cup-20221112-0043.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Toni Kroos</a>and Modric’s contracts with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/thibaut-courtois-salary-at-real-madrid-how-much-he-makes-per-hour-day-week-month-and-year-20221103-0035.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Real Madrid</a> expire in June of the next year.On the other hand, the German recently said that he has not yet chosen whether to retire or extend his contract with the Spanish side next summer.
It’s no exaggeration to say that the 32-year-old has been playing at a career-high level the pastseasons, as he hasbeen instrumental in the Whites’ dominance in La Liga. The fact that he is improving means that Real Madrid never felt the need to actively seek a successor. For 2023,it will no longer be the case.
As he approaches his 33rd birthday in January, certain Spanish media outlets are reporting that the former Bayern midfielderis seriously contemplatingan early retirement from soccerat the conclusion of the current season. As a result, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/ronaldos-sister-takes-vicious-jab-at-florentino-perez-20220812-0014.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Florentino Perez</a>must start planning for the future. This has led to Los Blancos’ interest in a number of promising young midfielders.
<h2>Option 1: JudeBellingham</h2>
Real Madrid’s scouting radar keeps sending out signals about the young talent they’ve been looking for. In the top spot on the list is <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/who-is-the-youngest-player-at-world-cup-20221117-0031.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jude Bellingham</a>. In fact, Spanish newspaper Marca claim that the club havetaken all the appropriate measures in this regard, going so far as to have spoken with the player’s representatives months before he decided not to extend the contract that ties him to Borussia Dortmund.
Bellingham has spent little time in the World Cup demonstrating his full range of skills. The midfielder can play the ball and pick out a nice pass for his attackers, but he can also go into the box as well as a striker. Even though he is just 19 years old, he began for the Three Lions in their encounter against Iran and made his impact by scoring the first goal, by a header,after 35 minutes.
Later, he was crucial to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Rashford-and-Fodens-goals-give-England-win-over-Wales-Funniest-memes-and-reactions-20221129-0030.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">England</a>‘s attack,making appearances on the flanks and inside the opposition’s penalty box. A key contributor, he set up Jack Grealish for the third and sixth goals with pinpoint passes. Bellingham’s market value was already sky-high following his incredible season with Borussia Dortmund, but it has almost probably increased after the Group Stage of the World Cup. Bellingham would join the top 10 most expensive movessince his price tag isbeyond €100 million.
<h2>Option 2: Enzo Fernandez</h2>
In light of this information, Real Madrid is reportedly keeping a careful eye on <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/enzo-fernandezs-profile-who-is-the-argentine-youngster-who-scored-vs-mexico-20221126-0049.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Enzo Fernandez</a>, an Argentine player they hadbeen keeping tabs on before the World Cup increased his worth.In fact, Marca reveals that the Whitescame really close to acquiring his services when two factors derailed the transaction. First, before <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/who-is-the-worlds-most-valuable-soccer-player-at-the-moment-20221105-0022.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vinicius</a>, Rodrygo, and Eder Militao were nationalized, there wasn’t a free spot available outside of the EU.
The second factor that cast doubt on his ability to succeed in Europe was the adjustment time he would face upon arrival. With his play for Benfica, he has rapidly silenced the naysayers. The second of Argentina’s World Cup games he played proved that he is a top-tier player. The 21-year-old was substituted into both of his country’s World Cup matches in Qatar thus far, including Saturday’s 2-1 victory against Mexico, when he <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/argentina-vs-mexico-tv-channel-how-and-where-to-watch-or-live-stream-online-free-qatar-2022-world-cup-in-your-country-20221125-0059.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">scored his first goal for his country.</a>
With his goal in the 87th minute, he became the youngest La Albiceleste playerto score in a World Cup since Lionel Messi in 2006.There have been reports that he will soon become the second Argentine player to be worth€80 million. In addition, he has the potential to become the most expensive Argentine player of all time at the end of the next season.
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Real Madrid identify two World Cup stars as long-term Toni Kroos successor

Real Madrid identify two World Cup stars as long-term Toni Kroos successor - Bolavip US

Real Madrid identify two World Cup stars as long-term Toni Kroos successor

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/qatar-2022-can-argentina-still-win-the-fifa-world-cup-trophy-20221122-0020.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Argentina</a> claimed a crucial victory over <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/is-mexico-eliminated-from-the-2022-world-cup-what-results-el-tri-need-20221126-0046.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mexico</a> to keep their <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/qatar-2022-can-argentina-still-qualify-to-the-knockout-stage-of-the-world-cup-20221126-0018.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FIFA World Cup</a> hopes alive. Though <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/video-lionel-messi-scores-wonderful-goal-for-argentina-vs-mexico-at-qatar-2022-20221126-0043.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lionel Messi</a> put his side in front, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/argentina-vs-mexico-tv-channel-how-and-where-to-watch-or-live-stream-online-free-qatar-2022-world-cup-in-your-country-20221125-0059.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Enzo Fernandez</a> took the limelight with a fantastic performance, capped off with a sensational goal.
La Albiceleste now head into Matchday 3 against Poland in high spirits, aiming to secure a place in the knockout stage of Qatar 2022. Of course, Fernandez will probably start after such an impressive outing.
Though he had already caught the eye of many fans over the last few months, it’s safe to say it wasn’t until this incredible World Cup performance that theworld got to know Fernandez.
<h2>How old is Enzo Fernandez?</h2>
Born on January 17, 2001, Enzo Fernandez is 21 years old. His career had a meteoric rise in 2022, as he made his international debut with the Argentina national team in September, just a few months before the World Cup.
<h2>Whichteam does Enzo Fernandez play for?</h2>
Enzo Fernandez currently plays for Benfica, having joined the Portuguese giants during the summer of 2022 for €12 million. It didn’t take long for him to establish in the starting eleven, which eventually convinced <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/qatar-2022-managers-of-the-32-national-teams-qualified-for-the-upcoming-fifa-world-cup-20220628-0039.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lionel Scaloni</a> to call him up for Argentina.
Fernandez, who started his career atRiver Plate‘s academy, had to wait to have an opportunity with the Millonario. He went toDefensa y Justiciaon loan in the 2020-21 season, which is when his career took off.
Fernandez had an oustanding campaign, bossing the midfield in Defensa’s road to a first ever Copa Sudamericana title. Back at River for the following campaign, he continued to shine,showingoff his ability as a playmaker and scorer. In just a few games with Benfica, Fernandez proved he’s worth every single penny.
<h2>Whichposition does Enzo Fernandez play?</h2>
Enzo Fernandez is a right-footed,central midfielder who can contribute both in offense and defense, though the best of him comes when the ball is at his feet. While he has great vision on the field, Fernandez can also jointhe attack and getin the box frequently. Needless to say, the future if bright for this young star.
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Enzo Fernandez's profile: Who is the Argentine youngster who scored vs. Mexico?

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