Enzo Fernandes remembers Benfica: “A hug for everyone”

The Argentine midfielder spoke about Club Luz, where he spent six months at the beginning of last season, after Chelsea's epic victory over Manchester United.

It's only been six months with an eagle on his chest, but speaking to DAZN, Enzo Fernandes showed he hasn't forgotten about Benfica. The Argentine international represented the Reds in the first half of the 2022/23 season, then left for Chelsea in a very controversial process. The midfielder was forced to leave and remained in Argentina without permission, even promising that he would continue at Luz but he ended up, on January 31, moving to Argentina. Blues For sums rarely seen in Portugal and exceeded only by the departure of Joao Felix to Atletico Madrid (€126m) in 2019: €121m.

The Blues were losing to the Red Devils one minute before the end of the match, but the Englishman's goal in stoppage time secured the three points.

“I would like to send my regards to all the people at Benfica, who have always treated me well. A hug to all my former teammates, to the technical staff and especially to the Argentines,” said Enzo.

Regarding adapting to Chelsea, in his first full season at Stamford Bridge, Enzo said: “The first six months were not easy, changing countries and languages, I had a son… It was not easy to come here. Here,” but now it is all Something better, and I'm more stable and enjoying it. Of course I'm not happy with the situation we're in, and I don't like losing, it frustrates me a little, but we have to accept this process. There are many young and new players, next season will be even better,” predicted the world champion.