Benfica have signed Enzo Fernández from River Plate on a five year deal. The club announced: “Midfielder Enzo Fernández (21 years old) is a new signing of the professional football team of Sport Lisboa e Benfica. The Argentinian athlete signed a 5-season contract (until 2027), with a release clause of 120 million euros.
“With an eagle on his chest, he will wear the number 13…”
“I am very happy to be here! Benfica was always the first option among so many that I had. I arrive at a club full of history and prestige, so I will prepare myself in the best way possible for us to win many things together. Becoming champion and winning many things at Benfica is a goal I have”, he said.
“I have good vision, passing and ball recovery and I think that is what I can add to the team. Advice from Enzo Pérez and Saviola? They told me that Benfica is a very big club, with a lot of history, and for me to seize the opportunity to evolve and learn because Benfica is a club with a lot of ambition”, he claimed.
“It’s a number I like, with which I identify a lot, and I know from the Club’s history that Eusébio also wore it. Now I must work to do the best I can”, he stated. “13 is a number I like, with which I identify a lot and I know, from the Club’s history, that Eusébio also wore it”
Enzo Fernández added: “They showed me a lot of affection. And I want to publicly thank everyone who sent me messages of support. I hope to see them soon at Estádio da Luz. Now I will work with the group to achieve all the objectives set by the Club.”
