The Portuguese club denied a version that circulated in Italy in relation to the future of the Argentine star, wanted by several European giants.
While they lick their lips in the river treasurythe novel by Enzo Fernandez added a new chapter in Europe with the forceful press release from Benfica that refutes some alleged sayings of Rui Costaclub president.
The writing discredits what had been disclosed in Italy by DAZN: that Las Águilas did not want to lose the Argentine midfielder -with a contract until June 2027- in January, but that they were willing to accept the 120 million euros of his termination clause if he wants to leave.
“Sport Lisboa e Benfica reiterates its intention to have the player Enzo Fernández until the end of the season“, clarified the board of directors of the Portuguese team, through its official channels, before facing Braga for the resumption of First League.
For now, Benfica He has already offered the world champion -and best young player in Qatar 2022- a “substantial” improvement in his contract with the aim of not emigrating to other important clubs on the Old Continent such as Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool y Real Madridthose that sting in point.
The Eagles kept the talented 21-year-old midfielder in exchange for 10 million euros plus another eight in variables (objectives to be met) for 75 percent of the tokenof which River already received four.
In the event that the ex-Defensa y Justicia leaves in this pass market, The Millionaire will stop collecting a pending bonus of four million euros that he would receive if Enzo plays 40 and 50 games with Benfica -he has played 24 games so far-.
However, the loss of these four million euros would be alleviated by the 30 million that River would receive if someone pays the 120 million of the clause.
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The coach of Benfica, about the possible departure of Enzo Fernández: “With highly talented players we always run the risk of losing them”
The German Roger Schmidtcoach of Benficaadmitted this Thursday that with “highly talented playerslike the Argentine Enzo Fernandezalways runs “the risk” of losing them in a pass market.
“Until December 31, we are sure that we have all the players and none can leave. Then the market opens and with highly talented players we always run the risk of losing them“, stated Schmidt on the situation of the Argentine, claimed by several European clubs that are willing to pay the termination clause.
In the preview of the game this Friday against Braga, as a visitor, for the Portuguese League, the DT of Benfica highlighted, in a press conference, the attitude of Fernández and also of Nicholas Otamendi, who are already available after winning the World Cup with the Argentine national team. “It is difficult for players to come back from playing a World Cup and be ready for a domestic competition but both Otamendi and Enzo showed a great attitude“, valued the German.
“They came willingly and in good shape. They have already trained with the team and are very motivated“he added Schmidt. “We are proud of what they did with Argentina and the way they played“, he remarked.
Benfica is he undefeated leader of the Portuguese League with 37 points in 14 disputed dates, with a five advantage over Porto.
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