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Chelsea fans are hoping that the curse of British record transfers will end following the signing of Enzo Fernandez from Benfica . The Argentine midfielder joined the Blues on Deadline Day following a month-long transfer saga, arriving at Stamford Bridge for a British record fee of just over £105million. Fresh from winning the World Cup, Fernandez will head to England after Chelsea agreed to pay his release clause across several instalments. However, the large fee is a cause of concern for supporters due to Chelsea's poor record with previous big money signings and the history of past British record transfers. READ MORE: Chelsea finally confirm £107m Enzo Fernandez deal after hours of leaving fans worried With that in mind, here is how every British record signing of the Premier League era has fared in the past. Jack Grealish Jack Grealish was the British record signing for just 18 months, having completed a move from Aston Villa to Manchester City for £100million … [Read more...] about What happened to British transfer record stars as Chelsea fans pray flop curse ends

(FILES) In this file photo taken on October 5, 2022 Benfica’s Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez warms up before the UEFA Champions League 1st round day 3 group H football match between SL Benfica and Paris Saint-Germain, at the Luz stadium in Lisbon. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP) LONDON – Premier League side Chelsea completed the signing of Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Benfica for a British record 106.8 million pounds ($131.46 million) on Wednesday after a day of complex negotiations between the clubs. As the clock ticked down on deadline day it appeared a deal might not be reached but a statement from Benfica confirmed that it had been agreed shortly before 2300 GMT on Tuesday. It said Chelsea would pay the contract release fee for the 22-year-old, who has signed an eight-and-a-half year deal with the London club. It takes Chelsea’s transfer spending in January alone to more than 300 million pounds. Chelsea were still to officially confirm the … [Read more...] about Chelsea completes record signing of Benfica’s Enzo Fernandez

Arsenal left-back Nuno Tavares set-up a goal for loan club Olympique Marseille though the defender was very unfortunate. Portuguese defender Tavares was sent on loan to Marseille at the start of the season after falling behind Kieran Tierney and Oleksandr Zinchenko in the pecking order. He had a chequered start to life at the Emirates with many glimpses of potential being over-shadowed by some costly mistakes and poor performances, particular his nightmare display against Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup last season. However, he appears to be enjoying his time with Ligue 1 giants Marseille, as was demonstrated in his wonderful 'assist' against Nantes. READ MORE: John Terry mocks Piers Morgan with brutal dig about Arsenal 'going missing for 20 years' He received the ball with his back towards goal, approximately 50 yards away. Tavares then sharply turned away and sprinted through the heart of the Nantes midfield on his way to goal. The left-back then demonstrated his … [Read more...] about Arsenal ace Nuno Tavares sets up brutally unlucky own goal with mazy run for loan club

Arsenal sign Jorginho from Chelsea SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Kylian Mbappe has been trolled by Arsenal fans after he missed two penalties and an open goal in PSG 's 3-1 win over Montpellier. The Frenchman was overtaken by on-loan Gunners frontman Folarin Balogun in the Ligue 1 golden boot race leading to some fans to suggest the 21-year-old 'was in his head'. Related articles Arsenal star Balogun hits sublime hat-trick to surpass Mbappe Arsenal 'tracking' Callum Hudson-Odoi as Edu looks to capitalise Mbappe is widely considered to be one of the best players in the world but he has been unable to keep pace with Balogun's goalscoring record over the course of the season. The … [Read more...] about Kylian Mbappe trolled by Arsenal fans after missing open goal – ‘Balogun in his head’

River Plate are set to receive more than their record transfer fee for Chelsea -bound Enzo Fernandez, according to reports. Fernandez, 22, only left his native Argentina last summer to join Portuguese side Benfica. River pocketed just €10million (£8.8m) up front, but wisely included a sell-on clause believed to be 25%. Six months on that has paid off and some after Chelsea paid a British record transfer fee of €120m (£107m) to bring him to Stamford Bridge on an eight-and-a-half year contract. As well as €30m (£26.5m), they'll get bonuses which take their sum past the €40m (£35m) mark. READ MORE: Chelsea complete £107million British record transfer for Enzo Fernandez just in time That trumps River's previous record sale of striker Javier Saviola to Barcelona in 2001 and is more than double what they landed from Manchester City for Julian Alvarez last year. Fernandez has seen his stock rise considerably this season. In his 29 appearances in all competitions for Benfica … [Read more...] about River Plate to receive fee ‘bigger than their record’ for Enzo Fernandez’s sell-on clause

Chelsea have completed the signing of Enzo Fernandez from Benfica for a British record transfer fee of €121million (£107m). Fernandez, who had been on the west London club's wishlist throughout January, joined the Blues just before the January window slammed shut. Benfica confirmed the move in a statement in the early hours of Wednesday (February 1) morning. Chelsea, meanwhile, have changed their Twitter bio to an Argentina flag and a trophy in anticipation of the World Cup winner's arrival. He's signed an eight-and-a-half year contract and becomes their seventh arrival of a busy and expensive month that began with French defender Benoit Badiashile moving to Stamford Bridge from Monaco for £35million. READ MORE: Chelsea paying £10m 'more than release clause' for Enzo Fernandez to seal Benfica deal Ivory Coast forward David Fofana then joined from Molde for £7million, before Andrey Santos swapped Brazil and Vaszo de Gama for the King's Road at a cost of £18million. … [Read more...] about Chelsea complete £107million British record transfer for Enzo Fernandez just in time

Arsenal sign Jorginho from Chelsea SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Chelsea have continued where they left off in the summer by continuing to spend big under Todd Boehly and co since the new ownership group took control of the club in the summer. Seven players moved to Stamford Bridge as the Blues spent over £300million to bolster Graham Potter’s squad that is currently languishing in mid-table. Here, Express Sport has reviewed Chelsea’s transfer window. Related articles Arsenal star Jorginho lifts lid on failed Mikel Arteta bids Chelsea agree Fernandez deal with clubs 'running to sign documents' Enzo Fernandez became the British transfer record as Chelsea and Benfica finally made a … [Read more...] about Chelsea transfer window in review: Record Fernandez deal, £300m spent but glaring issues

Former Burnley boss Sean Dyche takes over at Everton SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Everton had a spectacular January transfer deadline day for all the wrong reasons, trying and failing to recruit a small army of targets, leaving new manager Sean Dyche with the exact same squad to try and power clear of relegation danger. Express Sport takes you through all 14 stars who were linked to Goodison Park on Tuesday... Related articles Four free agents Everton can still sign beyond transfer deadline Everton have '50-50 chance' of Ayew deal with flight to UK planned Olivier Giroud The French record goalscorer's nine-year spell in the Premier League came to an end after leaving Chelsea in … [Read more...] about All 14 players Everton failed to sign on deadline day as Sean Dyche left empty-handed

PARIS — World Cup winner Lionel Messi scored and Kylian Mbappé missed a twice-taken penalty before getting injured as Paris Saint-Germain won 3-1 at Montpellier to move five points clear at the top of the French league on Wednesday. Mbappé went down clutching his leg just under the right knee and limped off in the 21st minute — having earlier missed a twice-taken penalty and blazed the rebound over an open goal on his second effort. It was unclear exactly what his injury was. Television cameras also caught him rubbing the back of his left thigh as he walked to the dressing room. PSG coach Christophe Galtier told broadcaster Canal Plus "he took a blow behind the knee," and then said at his news conference the injury does not appear serious. "Is it a bruise? We don't know yet. It doesn't look very serious," Galtier said. "We're not too worried." The Argentina star Messi tucked home PSG's second goal with a typically neat finish in the 72nd after being set up by Fabián Ruiz, who … [Read more...] about Messi scores as PSG moves 5 points clear but Mbappe injured

In sport, there's nothing quite like a comeback story. An individual getting written off only to gradually claw their back to the top is the stuff of corny Hollywood blockbusters, but it happens more often that you might think in football. Pedro Porro hasn't exactly 'clawed his way back to the top' yet (sorry Tottenham fans), but his big-money move back to the Premier League after being binned off by Manchester City last year has '#narrative' written all over it - and it got us thinking. How many other players have quit the Prem only to return as superstars? A fair few it turns out! Here's nine of the best. READ MORE: Every deal done on Transfer Deadline Day with Man Utd, Chelsea and Spurs all active Kevin De Bruyne Chelsea letting Kevin De Bruyne slip through their grasp has to be one of the biggest transfer gaffes in Premier League history. The young Belgian signed for the Blues from Genk in 2012, but after spending months warming the bench during his first … [Read more...] about Nine players who bailed on the Premier League young but came back to be superstars