A year ago
Enzo Fernandez joined Chelsea for a British record fee of £106.8 million in the January transfer window
The 22-year-old has since become a fan favourite at Stamford Bridge, starring in Chelsea's 2-0 win over Dortmund in the Champions League
His performance in the middle of the park on Tuesday night subdued Jude Bellingham's effect on the match
Enzo Fernandez capped off a scintillating performance against Borsussia Dortmund with a heartwarming gesture as Chelsea reached the quarterfinals of the Champions League.
The World Cup winner delivered yet another midfield masterclass as Graham Potter's charges beat Dortmund 2-0 to overcome a first-leg deficit.
Chelsea, Enzo, Champions League, fan
Enzo Fernandez gave his shirt to a young Chelsea fan after his side's Champions League tie against Dortmund.
Despite not getting his name on the scoresheet, the 22-year-old provided enough cover for Chelsea's three-man defence by repelling most of Dortmund's dangerous attacks.
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Enzo's touching gesture
His performance during the 90 minutes was impressive, but his stunning gesture after the match seems to have won the hearts of many.
A young fan approached Enzo for his jersey after Chelsea canceled his ticket to the Champions League's best eight.
The Argentinian did not hesitate to fulfill the dreams of a visibly delighted and emotional young fan who was devastated by his experience. He even gave him a warm hug to cap off the moment.
Chelsea advance to quarter-finals
Chelsea continued their season by beating Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to reach the Champions League quarter-finals with a 2-1 aggregate win. Two penalties from Raheem Sterling and Kai Havertz eased the pressure on manager Graham Potter for the Blues.
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Part of their expensive star collection came in time to win his third trophy in Europe.
Enzo praises Messi's influence
Sportsbrief has previously come under fire from Benfica chairman Rui Costa over Chelsea securing the services of young midfielder Enzo Fernandes for a British-record transfer fee of £106.8m on transfer deadline day in January. It was reported that
Despite the team's rough patches, he was one of the standout players by Graham Potter's side and didn't look out of place despite his new addition.
In his first full interview with Chelsea's official website, he described the veteran as an inspiration to him and the country.
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