Enzo Fernández refused to join Chelsea and what Liverpool are offering to sign him

Chelsea and Benfica had apparently agreed on a deal to sign the Argentine star, but the Eagles have relented and are sticking to their guns

05/01/2023, 04:56 AM +00:00

Just when it seemed that Chelsea and Benfica had reached an agreement to close the deal for the Argentine star, the Eagles have backed down and are sticking to the full payment of the €120m termination clause. First twist in the script in the Enzo Fernández case. While the future of the midfielder, key to Argentina's third World Cup, seemed sealed, everything has changed in the last few hours. Having reached a personal agreement with Chelsea, the only thing missing was a deal between the English and Benfica, owner of the player's pass.

A deal in which River Plate are rubbing their hands together, as the millionaire would receive around €30m for the sale of their ex-footballer. Although Chelsea were willing to go all out for the player from San Martin, Benfica's position complicates the World Cup winner's arrival at Stamford Bridge. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Lisbon side do not accept the figure of 127 million euros for Enzo. Despite being a figure higher than the termination clause (€120m), the Blues wanted to pay that amount in several instalments. A payment method that has not been accepted at the Estádio Da Luz.

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Thus, Benfica want to receive the full amount of the clause in a single payment. A decision that leaves the signing of Enzo by Chelsea on the wire. As the Italian journalist points out, both parties have still not reached an agreement after the last meeting to negotiate the departure of the Argentine.

Benfica have it clear with Enzo Fernandez. Linked with some of the most prominent teams in Europe, the Lisbon club do not value the departure of the world champion if they do not get 120 M€ in return. This has been confirmed by the president of the Portuguese club himself.

Liverpool were interested

Crowned World Cup winner and key in winning the title, the name of the Albiceleste international is one of the usual names on the shortlist of several of the most important teams in Europe. Over the last few weeks, the player has been regularly linked with Liverpool, who seem to be ahead in the race to sign him.