According to O Jogo, Argentina’s World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez is prioritizing a move to Premier League powerhouse Liverpool, despite interest from Manchester City, Barcelona, and Real Madrid
Benfica took a chance and did something that no one else would have done just six months ago. They triggered Enzo Fernandez’s River Plate contract’s £18 million release clause.
Even the most optimistic Benfica supporter could not have predicted how far Enzo would progress in such a short period of time.
The 21-year-old playmaker posed for photos on Sunday night at Qatar’s Lusail Stadium while wearing a World Cup winner’s medal around his neck, the Young Player of the Tournament award in one hand, and the Jules Rimet in the other.
Meanwhile, his asking price has risen from £18 million to around £100 million, with the Portuguese giants refusing to let Enzo go for less than his eye-watering release clause.
LIVERPOOL LEAD THE CHASE TO SIGN ARGENTINA’S WORLD CUP WINNER ENZO FERNANDEZ.
According to La Capital, the Merseyside giants have already reached an agreement with Enzo’s team. O Jogo has now substantiated his claim. Liverpool will also match any bid made by rival suitors, with Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester City, and Manchester United among those batting their eyelashes in the direction of a playmaking’genius’ comparable to a young Zinedine Zidane.
Liverpool appears to be given ‘priority’ by Enzo.
Enzo clearly wants to become the most expensive signing in the history of one of Europe’s most illustrious footballing institutions. And, as evidenced by his spectacular performances in the Qatar World Cup, he is not a man who succumbs to pressure.
Liverpool has a good working relationship with Benfica as well. They agreed to a £64 million deal for Darwin Nunez last August.
“He has a bright future,” Argentina captain Lionel Messi said of Fernandez, who kicked off Sunday’s final victory over France. “Enzo is extremely bright. He exudes charisma and makes fantastic passes. Spectacular.”
The level at which he plays is truly amazing. “At only 21 years old,” adds former Real Madrid coach Jose Peseiro.
“The best player I worked with at Real Madrid was Zinedine Zidane.” Of course, I don’t want to draw parallels. But I’m talking about Enzo’s brief and startling vision, which reminds me of Zidane.
“How old is Enzo? Is he 21?” That is either a lie or he is a genius!”
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