Fernández really broke through for the general public at the World Cup in Qatar. Argentina’s ten-time international had to start on the bench in the first group match against Saudi Arabia (2-1 defeat), but then took star player Lionel Messi’s team in tow with his passing and energy in midfield. He also scored a beautiful goal in the second group match against Mexico. After the sensational final against France (3-3 after 120 minutes, 4-2 on penalties), Fernández was voted best young player of the World Cup, succeeding Kylian Mbappé.
With the purchase of Enzo Fernández, the amount Chelsea already spent this season on new players rises to the staggering amount of 610 million euros. 282 million euros were already spent in the summer and eight new players came to Stamford Bridge this month, including Mikhailo Mudryk (70 million) and Nodi Madueke (35 million). Meanwhile, Chelsea are still tenth in the Premier League. The London derby awaits on Friday evening against neighbor Fulham, which is seventh with a much smaller budget.