Argentine midfielder, Enzo Fernandez has revealed why he begged SL Benfica to fast truck his move to Premier League giants Chelsea.
According to Enzo Fernandez, playing in the Premier League had always been his dream and he didn’t want to miss the chance of fulfilling that dream in the early stages of his career.
He explained that he had to beg Benfica President, Rui Costa to accept the bid from Chelsea so he can leave in the 2023 January winter transfer break.
“When Chelsea came for me, i had no doubts that i wanted the move and I’m happy i accepted the offer to join Chelsea. I wanted to come here at all costs because i didn’t want the opportunity to pass by me.”
“Yes i told Rui Costa that please let me fulfill my dream of playing in the Premier League and for a big club like Chelsea and luckily he understood. It was a history making transfer,” Enzo Fernandez said in an interview with GiveMeSport.
Enzo Fernandez left Benfica to join Chelsea in the 2023 January winter transfer break for a then-British record fee of around €121 million.
The 24-year-old midfielder has won the UEFA Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup since making the move to the London-based club.
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