As reported by GOAL, Chelsea have activated an option in Enzo Fernandez’ existing deal which means he is now contracted to the club until June 2032.
The 22-year-old moved to Stamford Bridge on deadline day in a record £107million transfer from Benfica.
Fernandez penned an eight-and-a-half year contract until 2031 with the club amortising the transfer fee over the duration of the contract to get around Financial Fair Play rules.
The club have activated an option in his existing deal which means he is now contracted to the club until June 2032.
The January signing looks set for a long stay in west London and has revealed he likes the long term project of the club.
Frank Lampard has high praise for the world cup winner. He said:
Enzo is becoming a leader, but he’s 22, I think it’s quite difficult for us to talk about that, he’ll have to find his way. Games like tonight are a great chance to perform and show the personality that makes you a proper leader.”
Chelsea have performed below their expectations this season. Despite spending a record sum of £600m across both transfer windows this campaign, they find themselves 11th in the league, 17 points adrift from the top four places, and unlikely to be in the Champions League next year.
Fernandez and Chelsea are back in Premier League action on Saturday when they host Brighton at Stamford Bridge.
