Chelsea Football Club have officially announced that they have completed a deal to sign Enzo Fernandez from Benfica for a British record transfer fee.

Enzo Fernández joined Chelsea for a Premier League record fee and with Premier League record expectations.

He has now completed the standard first procedures for recruits, such as posing with the shirt to indicate that he would wear the No. 5 and use his first name, Enzo, rather than his last name, Fernández.

Unless you come from a league where you have something other than your last name on your shirt, you must use your last name in the Premier League. Enzo went by “Enzo” for Benfica (No. 13) and by “E.Fernández” for Argentina (No.24).

The No.5 shirt was only vacant for a day, with Jorginho relinquishing it after leaving for Arsenal on transfer deadline day (where he will wear the No.20).

Prior to Jorgi, Michael Essien and Frank Leboeuf were frequently linked to the No. 5. It was also worn briefly by Kurt Zouma, Alexei Smertin, and Erland Johnsen.

The talented midfielder made an excellent 2022, which included a number of standout displays for Benfica during his first season in Europe. He shone for Argentina in Qatar at the end of last year as they won the world title, and he was voted the competition’s best young player by FIFA.

Early on Wednesday morning, Benfica announced that the Blues would pay a whopping €121 million fee to sign the Argentina World Cup winner.

Although negotiations between the two parties lasted the entirety of the January transfer window, the move was not formally disclosed until after the deadline.

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— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) February 1, 2023

However, Chelsea has now officially announced Fernandez’s arrival at Stamford Bridge, making him their eighth and final edition of the winter transfer window.

Chelsea had already brought in Benoit Badiashile, David Datro Fofana, Mykhailo Mudryk, Joao Felix, Noni Madueke, Andrey Santos and Malo Gusto, the latter of who will return to Lyon on loan for the remainder of the season.

Upon signing, Fernandez said:

‘I am grateful to Chelsea and its ownership for doing everything they could to make me a part of this project. I’m happy and excited to join the Pride of London, to play in the best league in the world and to compete for the biggest trophies. I can’t wait to play in front of our fans and help my team-mates on and off the pitch.’

Todd Boehly, Chelsea chairman, and Behdad Eghbali, co-controlling owner, said:

‘In Enzo we are signing a World Cup-winner and one of the brightest talents in global football. We are excited to add him to Graham’s squad and we are sure he will form an important part of our team going forward. Enzo has demonstrated his ability at the very highest levels so we’re looking forward to seeing what he will do in Chelsea blue!’

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— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) February 1, 2023

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Chelsea FC have announced and completed the signing of right-back Malo Gusto, who will spend the remainder of the season on loan with Lyon.

The Blues needed a new right-back to replace Reece James straight away and provide some competition, but after focusing on Gusto in the middle of the season, they discovered that Lyon was unwilling to part with the 19-year-old.

Chelsea decided to stick with the deal for Gusto rather than move on to another target, and According to reports, a fee of about €30m was agreed upon for the Frenchman.

Gusto has returned to Lyon to complete the season, and Chelsea has now confirmed that he has signed a deal that spans until 2030.

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The agreement is different from that involving Christopher Nkunku, a forward for RB Leipzig who won’t officially transfer to Stamford Bridge until the summer. Gusto is already a member of the Chelsea team.

Since making the transition to the Lyon senior setup last season, Gusto has received a lot of accolades in France. Before joining Chelsea, he made 54 appearances for the French team and contributed six assists.

He becomes the Blues’ seventh signing of the winter, following Joao Felix, Mykhailo Mudryk, Benoit Badiashile, Datro Fofana, Andrey Santos and Noni Madueke in heading to Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea's newest: Malo Gusto! 👋 pic.twitter.com/wIQ3LkNR9p

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 29, 2023

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According to reports, Chelsea are set to hand a contract extension to 38-year-old centre-back Thiago Silva.

With 105 appearances for the Blues since his 2020 transfer from French club Paris Saint-Germain, Silva, who turns 39 in September, is thought to be eager to continue playing until he reaches 40.

The 113-cap Brazil international has played in 18 of Chelsea’s 20 Premier League games this season, which has the west London club ranked 10th in the standings.

Graham Potter, the new Chelsea manager who took over for Thomas Tuchel in September, claimed to be impressed with Silva and wants to keep him at Stamford Bridge past the summer when his current contract is set to expire.

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According to The Times, Potter views Silva as the perfect role model as the club’s hierarchy attempt to build a team for the future.

Chelsea have spent £468.6m on players since owner Todd Boehly took control from Roman Abramovich in the summer.

The Blues confirmed the arrival of Noni Madueke in a £35m deal from PSV on Friday, with the winger becoming the club’s sixth signing in January.

The Blues have already brought in Mykhailo Mudryk for £88.5m, and Benoit Badiashile for £35m while David Datro Fofana and Andrey Santos were signed for undisclosed fees and Joao Felix arrived on loan from Atletico Madrid.

Chelsea returns to play on February 3 when they host Fulham in a west London derby. Chelsea is now 10 points outside the top four in the Premier League.

The Blues then face West Ham before a Champions League showdown with Borussia Dortmund in the last 16 on February 15.

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Chelsea manager Graham Potter has outlined what the Blues can expect from new January signing Noni Madueke and revealed his key attributes.

Madueke joined Chelsea in a £30.5 million move from PSV, becoming the club’s sixth signing of a busy January transfer window. Although the 20-year-old has not yet played for the Blues, Potter has provided some insight into the new addition’s potential contributions to the team.

“Noni is a young player, an exciting player, left-footed wide player that can give us balance and competition in that area,” he told the club’s media.

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“So he’s looking forward to starting his Chelsea career and we’re excited to have him. I think the supporters will really enjoy him.”

Chelsea made significant signings in January after having a weak campaign start. Along with David Datro Fofana, Mykhailo Mudryk, Benoit Badiashile, and Andrey Santos, a number of other promising young players have been recruited to Stamford Bridge, and Joao Felix has also arrived on loan.

The Blues will not play again until Friday, February 3, when they host their neighbourhood rivals Fulham at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League.

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According to a new report from the Netherlands, Chelsea FC have agreed to sign Noni Madueke from PSV Eindhoven as part of the club’s ongoing spending binge.

Chelsea have agreed to sign PSV starlet Madueke effective immediately, continuing an impressive January spending spree, according to Dutch football journalist Rik Elfrink.

Cody Gakpo, who had an outstanding start to the 2022–23 season and a similarly spectacular World Cup performance, was sold by PSV earlier this month, making it their first sale of attacking talent this month. The 20-year-old Madueke now appears destined for Stamford Bridge and the Premier League with Chelsea allowed to discuss personal terms and arrange a medical with a fee verbally agreed, according to Nizaar Kinsella.

A winger and attacking midfielder, Madueke spent time in the youth ranks at Crystal Palace and Tottenham before relocating to the Netherlands, where he rose through the ranks at PSV. Madueke was born in Barnet.

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Head coach Ruud van Nistelrooy conceded that the club wouldn’t be able to turn down an offer from Chelsea if it was strong enough, which now appears to have played out.

Chelsea have pulled no punches in the winter transfer market thus far as they desperately try and reshape their squad amid a difficult time on the pitch for Graham Potter’s side. Madueke follows the likes of Mykhailo Mudryk, Benoit Badiashile, David Datro Fofana, Andrey Santos and loan signing Joao Felix to Stamford Bridge.

Now that a fee has been agreed upon, it seems more a matter of when than if the deal will be completed. However, personal terms and a medical appointment have not yet been scheduled, so Chelsea shouldn’t expect to see the England under-21 team play just yet. On Saturday, Liverpool will host Potter’s team.

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Todd Boehly has stepped down as temporary sporting director at Chelsea following a difficult first half-year at the club, with his new recruitment team taking shape, according to reports.

The American tycoon, 49, stepped into the role on an interim basis following the departure of ex-Blues transfer chief Marina Granovskaia.

Highly-regarded thanks to her work under Roman Abramovich for more than a decade, she left west London shortly after the Russian oligarch.

After managing the team for 19 years, Abramovich was compelled to sell it due to the invasion of Ukraine by his country, which caused his connections to Russian President Vladimir Putin to come to light. Boehly, who led a consortium’s £4.25 billion acquisition, assumed Granovskaia’s role but had a difficult start to English football.

Chelsea has spent more than £350 million on transfers, but the returns have been decreasing. This season, they also made the brutal decision to fire popular manager Thomas Tuchel after just seven games.

According to the Daily Telegraph, the 49-year-old has renounced his position as interim sporting director in a novel development. Boehly and his partner co-owner Behdad Eghbali have delegated control to the Blues’ director of global talent and transfers, Paul Winstanley, and the club’s new technical director, Christopher Vivell, even though Boehly will still have the final say on transfers.

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Vivell and Winstanley were pictured either side of new signing Benoit Badiashile last week, after the French defender arrived from Monaco in a £35m deal.

The pair will soon officially be joined by Joe Shields, recently appointed as co-director of recruitment and talent, and Laurence Stewart, who’s been given the title of technical director. The report adds that Boehly is fully behind manager Graham Potter following a difficult first four months in charge.

Chelsea’s recruitment drive for the January transfer window is already in motion, with Badiashile being joined by Ivorian wonderkid David Datro Fofana and RB Leipzig star Christopher Nkunku expected to arrive at Stamford Bridge this summer.

The Blues have also reached an agreement to sign Joao Felix on loan from Atletico Madrid, paying €11million (£9.68m) for his services over six months.

However, it doesn’t appear that Chelsea will be getting their hands on top target Enzo Fernandez this month, with Benfica holding firm. Manager Roger Schmidt declared on Monday that talks over the 21-year-old midfielder’s potential departure are “closed”.

“The issue with Enzo is closed, there is no issue anymore,” the Benfica boss said of Fernandez, who recently won the World Cup with Argentina and was crowned Young Player of the Tournament. “He’s our player, he’s in a very good condition, he’s training well, he’s happy, so he’s part of the squad and a key player. I think I’ve already said everything about him.”

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Chelsea FC has announced the signing of David Datro Fofana from Norwegian champions Molde as a new center forward. The club has finalized a permanent transfer from Molde, with the player signing a contract until 2029 with an option to extend for another year.

The Ivorian, who turned 20 last month, had a breakout season in Norway in 2022, establishing himself as a prolific goal scorer and one of the brightest young prospects in European football.

Despite his age, Fofana has made an amazing 65 appearances for Molde, contributing to 34 goals, with 24 goals and 10 assists across all competitions since joining the team from the Amadou Diallo Football Academy in his homeland at the beginning of the 2021 Norwegian season.

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He recently made his first full senior international appearance for the Ivory Coast, three years after making his debut with a national team comprised mostly of domestic players.

The Ivorian’s speed, skill, and strength combine to make him a dynamic striker capable of scoring goals but especially effective at holding up the ball and preserving control under pressure.

On completing the move to Stamford Bridge, Fofana said: ‘Hello dear fans, I’m here, I’ve arrived well and I’m very happy to sign for the club of my dreams. I’ll see you soon on the pitch, cheers!’

Chelsea Football Club has finalised the transfer of David Datro Fofana from Molde! 🤝

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 7, 2023

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Chelsea manager Graham Potter has refused to reveal whether the Blues will keep looking for new players during the January transfer window.

Nearly £280m was spent on eight new players during the summer, with new owner Todd Boehly keen to revolutionise the squad. That included in excess of £40m on teenage trio Carney Chukwuemeka, Gabriel Slonina and Cesare Casadei.

Already in January, Chelsea have recruited 19-year-old striker David Datro Fofana from Molde.

Reports claim that a deal worth slightly more than £30 million for Monaco center defender Benoit Badiashile has also been reached after attempts to convince RB Leipzig to part with the more costly Josko Gvardiol fail.

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Chelsea and Benfica are negotiating the terms of a club record £112 million deal to bring in Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez.

The 21-year-old has largely reached a personal agreement with Chelsea and even skipped training with Benfica to try to force a transfer to Stamford Bridge.

As part of their effort to adhere to UEFA financial fair play regulations, Chelsea wants to pay the transfer fee for Fernandez in three £37.5 million instalments.

Chelsea is one of four Premier League clubs on a UEFA financial watch list after spending £273 million over the summer.

Chelsea wants to break up payments for Fernandez’s contract across three years since their transfer activity is under scrutiny.

Fernandez was one of the World Cup’s breakout stars, and Chelsea has recognized him and Jude Bellingham as players who might anchor their midfield for many years to come.

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Fernandez returned to Portugal and participated for Benfica in their Primeira Liga match against Braga on December 30 after helping Argentina win the World Cup.

To celebrate New Year’s Eve, he went back to Argentina without authorization, and he hasn’t been back since, skipping training twice last week. He feels he has played his final game for the team he joined from River Plate last summer and anticipates being disciplined by Benfica.

All parties are keen to resolve negotiations by next week. Should talks collapse, that would leave Chelsea time to explore alternative targets like Brighton’s Alexis Mac Allister and Ajax’s Edson Alvarez.

Given that River Plate is entitled to 25% of the overall transfer cost for Fernandez’s next move, Benfica are reluctant to accept any payment in instalments, but Chelsea are hopeful of striking an agreement.

Chelsea is reportedly nearing a £35 million agreement to acquire Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile, after recently concluding a $10 million deal to get Molde striker David Datro Fofana.

The Blues are also closing in on a deal to sign 18-year-old Vasco da Gama midfielder Andrey Santos.

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Chelsea Football Club have confirmed a deal has been agreed for David Datro Fofana to move to Stamford Bridge in January.

Chelsea have reached a pre-agreement with Molde for the transfer of the 20-year-old striker in a £10.5million deal. He will join the Blues on 1 January 2023. Fans are highly looking forward to welcoming David to the club.

Graham Potter’s side has moved to strengthen their attack by signing the youngster from Erling Haaland’s former club Molde for a fee of £11 million ($12m). Fofana shone in 2022, scoring 15 goals and assisting five times in 24 games for Molde, and will now look to make an impression in west London.

The Blues have taken action to strengthen their attacking options after Armando Broja was forced to miss the remainder of the season due to a catastrophic knee injury. Along with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Kai Havertz, Fofana will provide Potter with another offensive option.

“Chelsea FC has reached a pre-agreement with Molde FK for the transfer of David Datro Fofana,” read a club statement. “The 20-year-old striker will join the Blues on 1 January 2023. We look forward to welcoming David to the club!”

Chelsea FC has reached a pre-agreement with Molde FK for the transfer of David Datro Fofana. 🤝

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) December 28, 2022

For Fofana, Chelsea’s upcoming match against Nottingham Forest on January 1 will certainly come too soon. On January 5, Potter’s team will host Man City at Stamford Bridge.

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AC Milan’s forward player, Rafael Leao, has discussed the prospect of switching from the Serie A to the Premier League and revealed his favourite Premier League team.

The Portuguese have been on the radar of Chelsea Football Club before the World Cup. However, the Blues have completed the signing of David Fofana from Molde.

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The Portuguese were speaking on a radio show with RDP Africa when he stated that he was focused on AC Milan. He was, nevertheless, open to fresh experiences in another league.

He said:

Experience in new league? Yes, in the future. but now I’m 100% focused on AC Milan. it’s a top club and I’m under contract there. I like the city too. I watch many games. This year, I like Arsenal, they’re playing very well.

Rafa Leão: “Experience in new league? Yes, in the future… but now I’m 100% focused on AC Milan — it’s a top club and I’m under contract there. I like the city too”, tells @rdpafrica 🇵🇹 #ACMilan

“I watch many games. This year, I like Arsenal — they’re playing very well”. pic.twitter.com/1a5Snatpnr

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 24, 2022

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Chelsea is most likely to sign David Datro Fofana from Molde at £8.6 million to complete their first January transfer deal.

After Armando Broja’s injury, Chelsea had planned to add a striker to their squad in January. It appears that they have already moved quickly to implement those intentions. The team is almost ready to bring in a striker.

In 24 games so far this season, the 19-year-old attacker has tallied up 15 goals and contributed five further assists.

According to an Italian journalist, Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea are expected to sign Fofana as an alternative to Armando Broja.

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Broja suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury during a friendly against Aston Villa, leaving Graham Potter’s attacking options significantly weakened.

Fofana has one year left on his current deal with Molde and is now on the verge of completing a switch to Stamford Bridge.

It is reported that personal terms are still being discussed between the player and Blues but a deal is expected to go through in the coming weeks, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.

With Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang and Kai Havertz, the only options left for manager Graham Potter, the acquisition of Fofana is expected to bolster the team’s attacking options.

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