Fernandez, Sabitzer, Hakim Ziyech Big Moves As Transfer Deadline Day Descends Into Madness

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2023-02-01T12:45:39+05:00 Lifestyle Desk
Transfer deadline day is always a mad time in football but this one was particularly memorable. In the last 24 hours, there has been drama that is worthy of a Shakespearean play in the world of club football and we bring you (in no particular order) the best transfers during this exciting time.

Enzo Fernandez to Chelsea

In the latest hours of transfer deadline day, Chelsea confirmed the signing of Enzo Fernandez, as first reported by Italian sports reporter Fabrizio Romano. The 22 year old Argentinian midfielder was signed by Chelsea from Portuguese club Benfica for a record-breaking $130.4 million. This is the most expensive transfer in Premier League history, beating Jack Grealish's transfer of $124.7 million.



The player's contract will last until 2031. Chelsea will pay $40 million upfront to Benfica and will pay the rest of the transfer fees over an unconfirmed period of time in 6 instalments. He has already completed his medical evaluation in Portugal and is currently on his way from to the UK to be unveiled as a new Chelsea player.

Marcel Sabitzer to Manchester United

Dutch manager Erik Ten Hag's Manchester United have Marcel Sabitzer from FC Bayern on loan until the end of the Premier League season. The 28 year old Austrian midfielder has high hopes for his time with Ten Hag and he believes that he will play well under him.



He was bought in to bolster Man United's midfield after Christian Eriksen's injury and Scott McTominay's unavailability was confirmed. The financial details of the loan has not been disclosed (yet).

Hakim Ziyech to PSG

The 29 year old Moroccan winger was meant to move to Paris Saint-Germain on a loan deal with no buy option included till June. However, Chelsea failed to send the required documents to PSG on time. They failed to do so three times and by the end, the transfer deadline day window closed.



Keylor Navas to Nottingham Forest

PSG and Nottingham Forest agree on a loan deal for the 36 year old Costa Rican Goalkeeper till the end of the season. The deal was agreed to days ago but it was only today when the documents were signed that the deal was sealed and completed.



Milan Škriniar to PSG

All parties involved have confirmed that the 27 year old Slovak centre-back from Inter Milan will leave Inter in June and join PSG in a free transfer.


Škriniar made a choice, it's his right - and not on deadline day to respect it

is what Inter CEO Marotta had to say on the Slovak's decision.
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