Enzo Fernandez explains what Chelsea asked him to do to secure world class transfer | OneFootball

Enzo Fernandez is getting a break this week after pulling out from international duty with Argentina to rest his injured knee.

He used the time to do some media work, including a long interview with Saudi sports site Koora Break.

There he spoke on a few things, including giving some interesting details about the part he played in helping to sign Moises Caicedo a couple of years ago.

Enzo Fernandez on helping snag world class transfer

Moises Caicedo with Enzo Fernandez. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

“The connection is that when I found out Chelsea wanted him, obviously I was the first to call him because, being South American, the club also asked me on their behalf to try to talk to Moi so that he would come and obviously I did and I wanted to bring in an incredible player like Moi who contributes a lot to the team,” Fernande explained.

“We know what’s good [about Caicedo], everyone knows what it is, and also the humility he has, right? Also in everyday life, a boy who always wants to learn, who tries to help you. The connection is very good, obviously much better now that the years are passing. We shared many moments off the field too, and honestly, I feel very comfortable with a great relationship and a great connection on the field.”

Fernandez also named Caicedo on a list of the 5 best players he’s ever played with, alongside the likes of Cole Palmer and Lionel Messi. That’s not bad going…

In other news…

Before the break it really felt like Enzo Maresca had nailed down his first XI and that can only be good for the Blues moving forward.

Meanwhile, getting Cole Palmer fit is now no longer just about making sure he can help Chelsea this season – it’s also a real race to the World Cup and to potentially define this next phase of his career.