Chelsea have signed midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Benfica for a British-record £106.8m.
Documents were submitted before the transfer deadline fell.
The deal for the Argentine surpasses the £100m Manchester City paid for Jack Grealish from Aston Villa 18 months ago.
Fernandez completed his medical in Lisbon, though will be in London today.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports: “Enzo Fernández, new Chelsea player! All documents are signed between the clubs with Benfica and player side on contract valid until June 2031.
“Medical tests, done.
“Payment in 6 installments — but £40m upfront. Boehly, Eghbalix board did it after mad 24h.”
Chelsea are meeting Fernandez’s €120m buyout clause.