Top 3 Records broken by Enzo Fernandes’ transfer deal to Chelsea

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Jehan Mucadum
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3 Records broken by Enzo Fernandes’ transfer deal to Chelsea

Enzo Fernandez transfer: Enzo Fernandes made a stunning move on the dead-line day as he sealed a move to Chelsea in the Premier League.

The Argentine mid-fielder was on the constant look-out for by the Blues after his impressive performances in the FIFA World Cup 2022.

He won the Young Player of the competition award and was expected to be a hit in the transfer market, and he has not disappointed.

Enzo’s big money move did cause a stir in the transfer market and ensured several records were broken. Without further ado, we look at some of the records which his transfer managed to break.

Most expensive mid-fielder

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In the history of transfer market, Enzo Fernandez now holds the record for being the most expensive mid-fielder.

Benfica sold him for €121M; whom the 22-year-old joined only in the summer of 2022.

Most Costly player after the FIFA WC

Post the completion of a FIFA World Cup, players tend to make the move for a large sum of money.

With Enzo’s €121M move, he broke Kepa Arrizabalaga’s €80M move from Athletic Club.

Kepa made a move from the La Liga side in the summer of 2018 to Chelsea which made him the world’s most expensive goalkeeper.

Enzo’s move makes him the outright most costly player after a FIFA World Cup edition.

EPL’s biggest transfer

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The Argentine’s move to Chelsea made him also the most expensive EPL transfer of all time ahead of Jack Grealish.

Jack Grealish held the record prior to him for being the most expensive signing when the moved to City from Aston Villa.

But now Enzo holds that record at the top of the tree and will look to justify the price tag Chelsea has dished out for his services.


       

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