Enzo Fernandez set to start for Chelsea against Fulham
February 3rd, 2023 by Olasunkanmi Ibikunle

Chelsea’s new club-record signing Enzo Fernandez will reportedly start for the Blues on Friday against Fulham – providing Graham Potter’s side have his work permit signed by 4pm.
The Argentine international midfielder is now officially the most expensive player in the history of the Premier League and his top-flight bow could be imminent, just days after signing from Benfica in a blockbuster £107million deal.
Chelsea grafted for virtually the entire window to try and sign the 22-year-old maestro before eventually striking an agreement in the final hours before the deadline.
But once Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali agreed to pay the money Benfica desired, a deal was completed at rapid speed as Fernandez underwent his medical checks in Lisbon.
The big-spending Blues then welcomed Fernandez to London on Wednesday when he completed his club media work before being unveiled as the club’s new No 5.
According to Argentina national team reporter Gaston Edul of TyC Sports, Fernandez will start for Chelsea against Fulham on Friday evening – providing his work permit is signed before 4pm.
It’s understood Graham Potter is willing to thrust the ex-Benfica starlet straight into the starting XI for the visit of the Cottagers.
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