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Enzo Fernandez: Chelsea pursuit of Argentina and Benfica midfielder 'closed'

Chelsea's pursuit of Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez is "closed", says Benfica manager Roger Schmidt.

The Blues have been in talks with the Portuguese club about signing the 21-year-old 2022 World Cup winner but have failed to reach an agreement.

He celebrated scoring in Benfica's 2-0 Portuguese Cup win at Varzim on Tuesday by thumping the badge on his shirt.

"I'm glad this question is closed and now we can focus on football again," said Schmidt.

Fernandez, who joined Benfica from River Plate in August, has a release clause of about £106m.

"It was very important for Enzo to return to play with his team and for Benfica.