Enzo Fernandez CAN play for Chelsea in their Premier League clash with Fulham this evening

Chelsea’s new £107million signing Enzo Fernandez is available to play in their Premier League clash against Fulham this evening, as the paperwork has been completed.

Fernandez’s stunning move had been agreed in the last minutes of the transfer window as both clubs spent Tuesday locked in talks to try and get the move wrapped up.

It was feared due to the deal being rushed through in the final stages that the Argentine may have had to wait to make his debut, as his international clearance was yet to go through as of yesterday.

His paperwork is signed and sealed, meaning he is in contention for Blues boss Graham Potter. 

The Argentina World Cup winner, who joined for a British record fee, is now expected to feature for Chelsea in some form of capacity this evening at Stamford Bridge.

The Argentina midfielder’s paperwork is now signed, meaning he is in contention for the Blues

Fernandez was named best young player as Argentina won the World Cup in Qatar last year, and could help revive a flagging Chelsea season that has seen them slump to 10th in the league. 

Speaking to the club website after arriving, Fernandez said: ‘Chelsea is a big club, it’s a club that is always fighting for trophies and has won the Champions League in recent years. Together, we will look to achieve everything the club wants and take it to the next level.

‘Myself and my family are really happy to be here in London and to be able to enjoy the city. I think it’s a really beautiful city, so we will enjoy it and have a good time.

‘I haven’t yet played against any of my new team-mates and I haven’t yet had the chance to chat with any of them but I do know who they are and I’m looking forward to working with them all!’

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