World class star confirms he is signing with Chelsea – Another signing on way to Blues – Fernandez sends first message

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Enzo Fernandez has expressed his delight at joining Chelsea upon the official unveiling at his new club.

The 22-year-old was heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge throughout January after impressing for Argentina at the World Cup in Qatar, but the Blues had to wait until the final day to get a deal done.

The London giants agreed to pay his massive £106 million asking price and bring him to the club on a massive eight-and-a-half year contract – which has stunned many fans that is for sure.

But after officially being unveiled as a Chelsea player – Fernandez has now come out and admitted that he is grateful for the move to Stamford Bridge – Speaking to the club’s official website, Fernandez said: “I am grateful to Chelsea and its ownership for doing everything they could to make me a part of this project.

“I’m happy and excited to join the Pride of London, to play in the best league in the world and to compete for the biggest trophies. I can’t wait to play in front of our fans and help my teammates on and off the pitch.”

Todd Boehly, Chelsea chairman, and Behdad Eghbali, co-controlling owner, said: ‘In Enzo we are signing a World Cup-winner and one of the brightest talents in global football.

“We are excited to add him to Graham’s squad and we are sure he will form an important part of our team going forward. Enzo has demonstrated his ability at the very highest levels so we’re looking forward to seeing what he will do in Chelsea blue!’

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There is no doubt that the young man is talented and could be a world class star – but Chelsea have paid some serious money and fans will be hoping that he makes the impact that many are hoping for.

Chelsea agree Morgan deal – 

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Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign Southampton striker Jimmy-Jay Morgan, according to reports.

Morgan has impressed for England U17s, registering six goals across seven caps thus far. he has also registered four goals and five assists across eight Premier League 2 games and scored two goals in two FA Youth Cup matches.

Saints boss Nathan Jones, meanwhile, was quizzed about Morgan’s future last week after he snubbed a pro contract with the club.

‘Young players will always get opportunities at this football club,’ he said.

‘They have to earn that opportunity and keep doing well because there’s a pathway here for the younger ones to do well and we want to make sure we keep hold of ours.

‘None of them will be leaving the building because we believe that development isn’t a six-month process or a two-month process.

‘Development is getting to 35 and looking back and saying you made good decisions, and ‘they made good decisions for me’.

‘Jimmy is 17 years of age. He’s a fantastic player with a bright future if he picks the right choices and the people that are working with him handle him well and if we work him in training and develop him into the right level.’

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This is a massive opportunity for the lad and this is a massive decision from him to join Chelsea – he will just be hoping that this move does not see him getting lost in that Blues system.

Silva to sign – 

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Thiago Silva has admitted that he will be signing a new contract with Chelsea to prolong his stay at Stamford Bridge

After deciding to leave PSG just a couple of seasons ago – Thiago Silva made the big decision to pack his bags and come to the Premier League – in a move that would give him a real test at this stage of his career.

But despite all the media reports that he was too old for Chelsea – the Brazilian has proven that he just gets better with age and has been brilliant since his move to London.

The Blues wanted to tie him down to a contract to keep him in London for another year. The report states that both Silva and Chelsea are satisfied with the idea of a contract extension.

Now the Brazilian has come out and revealed that he will be signing a new contract at the club – On his contract talks, he said: ‘We are talking about it, everything will probably happen in the next few days.

‘My intention, and that of the club as well, is to stay together. I know that the club needs me right now.

‘I am here to be able to help, there are young players [who I can help].

‘I know that, with my experience, I can help in this process of rebuilding the club. I’m here for that and willing to do this. I know that my responsibility is very great.

‘I know we have a lot of work ahead of us, especially as we have lost one of our great leaders in the dressing room.

‘Jorginho is a guy who spoke a lot and this hole will remain, but we have to move on.

‘We didn’t expect him to leave, but it has happened. We have to make up for his absence in the best possible way.’

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Thiago Silva really is one of the best central defenders in the game and has been brilliant for Chelsea ever since his move from PSG – He fully deserves that new contract.

He does not have many more years at the top of the game – but Chelsea are making sure they get the best out of Silva before letting him go to the MLS – Saudi Arabia or China for that final big pay day.