Enzo Fernandez was finally pictured in a Chelsea kit after arriving at the club's training ground in Cobham and deciding to wear some iconic jerseys.
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The Argentina international has become a Premier League record signing after completing a £106.8m (£121m) move to Stamford Bridge on the final day.
Benfica was adamant not to sell the 22-year-old, but Chelsea eventually convinced them to pay around 10pm on Tuesday - giving them just two hours to complete all the paperwork after submitting an agreement.
That's why Chelsea had to complete a transfer so quickly, Fernandez passed a medical in Lisbon and didn't fly to the UK until Wednesday morning.
He has now filmed his first interview with the club's media team and posed for pictures in the club's kit, while choosing his new shirt number. The number 24 holds a very special place in Fernandez's heart as he wore it during Argentina's World Cup winning campaign, but is now being looked after by Reece James at Chelsea - he has had to look elsewhere.
He also wore the number 13 shirt for Benfica and River Plate, but is currently worn by number 3 goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli.
As a result, Fernandez has decided to hand over the number 5, who has just been released by Jorginho - who left Arsenal on the last day of a £12m transfer.
The number is not said to have sentimental value to Fernandez, but it is a fitting choice for the Premier League's most expensive player, who has also been worn by Frank Leboeuf and Michael Essien.
As well as making his official debut photos in Cobham on Wednesday afternoon, Fernandez also met with club staff for the first time. Fernandez's transfer fee surpasses the £100m Manchester City spent on Jack Grealish in 2021 - that was the previous British record - and he will make his debut in Chelsea's next home game against Fulham on Sunday. Friday evening.
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Thiago Silva reacts to Jorginho's departure and gives Chelsea contract update
The Brazilian says his former team-mate was a 'great leader' in the dressing room
Thiago Silva admits Jorginho will be a huge loss for Chelsea and suggests he will soon sign a new contract and not leave the club in stagnation.
The west London side underwent a significant change of player during the January transfer window, bringing in nine new faces for a crazy £250m, with the arrival of Enzo Fernandez breaking records. Premier League transfer record.
But they also lost experienced midfielder Jorginho, who joined London rivals Arsenal in a £12m deal after entering the final six months of his contract.
Silva is also believed to be out of contract this summer, but now feels even more responsible to stay at Stamford Bridge and help rebuild and restructure the team, as he is so frustrated when saw Jorginho gone.
Lamenting the passing of the Italian international, Silva told ESPN Brasil:
"It's a game for a direct competitor, but this is football, it's going to happen. “He wants to stay in England because he has family here. There are things we have no control over, but we have to understand the player side.
During his contract negotiations, he continued:
“We are talking about it, things will probably work out in the next few days.
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Jorginho swapped Stamford Bridge for Emirates on the deadline day (Image:
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“My intention and that of the club is to stick together. I know the club needs me right now.
“I am here to be able to help, there are young players [that I can help]. "I know that with my experience I can help in rebuilding the club. I am here for that and am ready to do it. I know that my responsibility is great.
“I know we have a lot of work ahead of us, especially since we have lost one of our great leaders in the dressing room.
“Jorginho is a guy who has talked a lot and this hole will remain, but we have to move on. "We didn't expect him to leave, but he did. We have to make up for his absence in the best way possible.
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