Benfica president Rui Costa explained the entire process of Enzo Fernández’s transfer to Chelsea this Thursday, saying, visibly disappointed in the athlete, that the Argentine midfielder “showed no commitment to playing for Benfica”.
“Enzo was unyielding, we insisted on staying, but he never showed the willingness to stay. We came up with the solution to stay until the end of the year without losing a penny,” he said, saying the whole process explained: “I suggested to “Chelsea that they buy him now, but they didn’t take him until the summer, reducing the transfer fee. Nevertheless, the player refused to continue at Benfica. It is one thing to respect that a player does not want to lose money.” However, after I suggested that he should not lose a penny and he did not accept it, I changed my opinion, after all he showed that he had no connection with the club and could no longer play for Benfica.”
Rui Costa made no secret of his pain and made the decision to break with Enzo Fernández: “As a fan, I didn’t want this player anymore at the club, who couldn’t go back to the dressing room, although as a manager it might even be interesting could be.” to keep him.”
Benfica’s president later recalled Enzo’s attitude after a goal against Varzim, in which he hit the chest and said he was: “It’s not hitting the chest when it matters, anybody can do that. He wasn’t committed to the club.” for him, signing him in August, knowing he might not arrive until January.
“I always hoped that Enzo would want to fight for the title of champion. From the moment he didn’t want to, I decided that I couldn’t continue at the club. The players in Arouca, who knew everything that was going on was up. I’m not going to cry for a player who doesn’t want to be here. I’ve learned to honor Benfica’s shirt. Enzo made his choice, he didn’t want to stay and neither did we. We at Benfica only want those who proud to represent the club will be. And this is also a message for training,” he underlined.
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Source: DN
