Why money spent on Enzo Fernandez was a mistake Graeme Souness revealed
Enzo Fernandez’s record-breaking deal with Chelsea has been questioned by Graeme Souness.
Graeme Souness, a legend of Liverpool, has questioned if Enzo Fernandez will be worth the money after Chelsea smashed the British record to purchase the Argentine from Benfica on the final day of the transfer window for £107 million. But Souness has questioned whether it would have been preferable to use the money on one of Fernandez’s World Cup-winning teammates.
Before settling on the payment structure that would guarantee Fernandez’s wish to come to Stamford Bridge, Blues co-owner Todd Boehly and his colleagues had been embroiled in negotiations with the Portuguese side. He was put to use right away and started his debut for Chelsea in their Friday 0-0 draw with Fulham.
Souness thinks that the tempting transfer fee that brought Fernandes to the Premier League would have been better spent on Brighton’s Alexis Mac Allister because he was unable to start out winning as Chelsea’s troubles continued this season. Souness has cited Mac Allister’s age, ability to score and assist, extra experience, lack of unanswered questions, and league-proven status as advantages over Fernandez.
Souness stated in the Daily Mail, “When it comes to Fernandez, Chelsea have paid a premium on top of a premium on top of a premium.” Because the Premier League is beckoning, a premium. Because it’s Chelsea, it costs more. a higher price because they need this talent right away. Compare him to Alexis Mac Allister, a teammate from Argentina who has appeared in 80 Premier League games for Brighton and has significantly fewer red flags against him. decent age. decent experience favorable ratios of goals and assists. a Premier League veteran.
“I’m shocked no money has been spent on him. Can Fernandez take the rigor? We are unsure. Is he able to handle the hefty price tag? We are unsure. At best, he’s a £40 million risk. a promising young man who is not much more.
