Benfica president Rui Costa has reportedly stepped in to advise star midfielder Enzo Fernández against a transfer to Chelsea for a variety of reasons.
The Blues are making the talented young Argentina international one of their main midfield targets, but Costa has reportedly highlighted problems at the club in an attempt to dissuade him from a move to Stamford Bridge, according to the Times.
Costa apparently told Fernandez that moving to Chelsea now could be bad for his development, also pointing to the current instability in London’s west side due to so many changes under new owner Todd Boehly, with the team currently sixth in the Premier League. League. table under Graham Potter.
Fernández would be an excellent signing to give Chelsea a boost in midfield, and Potter is likely to benefit from replacing the likes of N’Golo Kante and Jorginho.
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Both players haven’t been at their best in a while, and will be out of contract at the end of the season anyway.
Fernández could be perfect to give CFC a new long-term option in that area of ​​the field, but it remains to be seen if Benfica will make it easy for him to win the race for his transfer.
If the 21-year-old follows Costa’s advice, he may end up thinking that one of Chelsea’s rivals would be a better fit for him.
