Enzo Fernandez send clear message to Chelsea with gesture
Chelsea target Enzo Fernandez has indicated that he plans to stay in Benfica after gesturing to supporters in a goal celebration.
Chelsea target Enzo Fernandez has send a clear message to the Blues club with his goal celebration gesture in Banfica’s victory in the league.
The Argentine starlet has been link to a move to stamford bridge this winter in recent weeks following his stunning displays at the World Cup.
However, the midfielder put talk behind him as he starred in Benfica’s 2-0 Portuguese Cup win against Varzim last night.
As well as putting in a classy performance, the 21-year-old netted the second goal of the game before heading off to celebrate with their supporters.
Along with patting the Benfica badge on his shirt, Fernandez also clearly gestured that he was staying with the club, much to the delight of his club’s fans.
The celebration will go a long way to silencing speculation over his future amid links to the Premier League.
Chelsea have been in talks over a £106million deal to sign Fernandez, however despite reports to the contrary, no deal was agreed for the superstar.