Reports from Enzo Fernandez’s native Argentina suggest that Chelsea has decided to extend his contract, despite only joining the club three months ago.
Chelsea Football Club has reportedly extended the contract of Enzo Fernandez, a mere three months after his arrival at Stamford Bridge. The talented midfielder made the switch from Benfica in a transfer worth a staggering £107 million on the final day of the Premier League’s summer transfer window.
Fernandez, who is just 22 years of age, penned an eight-and-a-half-year deal with the Blues until 2031, as per the club’s recent trend of tying their new signings down to long-term contracts. The contract also includes a clause that grants Chelsea the option to extend the World Cup winner’s stay at the club by a further year.
According to reliable sources, including reputable TyC Sports journalist
, the London-based club has activated this clause and extended the youngster’s contract, ensuring that he will remain at Stamford Bridge until June 2032.