Enzo Fernández's Chelsea salary secured as club earns £9.6m from Club World Cup victory over Benfica
Chelsea earns £9.6m in
Club World Cup
win, helping cover
Enzo Fernández
's salary
Chelsea advanced to the quarterfinals of the FIFA Club World Cup with a 4-1 victory over
Benfica
, on June 29, earning an additional £9.6 million in prize money. The revenue arrives at a pivotal moment for the club as it navigates wage commitments, including midfielder Enzo Fernández's high-value salary package.
Manager Enzo Maresca's side emerged from a challenging fixture that included a two-hour delay due to adverse weather conditions. Following a goalless first half, Reece James opened the scoring with a free kick before Benfica responded in stoppage time with an Ángel Di María penalty.
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Chelsea regained the advantage in extra time, as
Christopher Nkunku
scored from close range. Late goals from Pedro Neto and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall secured the result, booking a quarterfinal matchup against Palmeiras.
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Financial windfall reinforces Chelsea's investment in Enzo Fernández
Before the victory over Benfica, Chelsea had already accumulated £29.5 million through Club World Cup progression and group-stage performance. The latest win brings their total tournament earnings to over £39 million, according to FIFA's official figures.
This additional income supports the club's financial structure, including the wages of top-tier players like Enzo Fernández. The Argentine international, who joined Chelsea in a £106.8 million transfer from Benfica in January 2023, remains one of the highest earners at Stamford Bridge. His salary reportedly exceeds £300,000 per week, a significant long-term commitment for ownership under
Todd Boehly
.
While Fernández has shown moments of quality during his time in West London, Chelsea's inconsistent domestic form has placed added pressure on the midfield and technical staff. The Club World Cup provides both a financial cushion and a platform to recalibrate ahead of a congested fixture schedule.
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Chelsea will next face Palmeiras, a match that may feature 17-year-old forward Estevao Willian. The Brazilian prospect has already signed a pre-contract agreement with Chelsea and is scheduled to join the club when he turns 18.
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