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“When Chelsea came along, I didn’t hesitate. I wanted to play in the Premier League, I wanted to come to Chelsea at all costs, and I didn’t want to let the opportunity pass me by. Everyone knows that, and thank God things worked out. Now I’m here and very happy. I said to Rui Costa, ‘Please, let me fulfill my dream of playing in the Premier League for a big club like Chelsea,’ and luckily he understood. It was a historic transfer [only surpassed at Benfica by the €126 million that Atlético Madrid paid for João Félix], and I’m grateful to him for accepting the offer.”
If I hadn’t spoken to him [Rui Costa], I don’t think the deal would have happened. The negotiations were very long and difficult, but my agent and Benfica knew how much Chelsea wanted me and did everything possible to sign me. But even so, I had to talk to the president of Benfica and ask him to let me leave. He wanted me to stay for another six months, saying that many other offers would come in, but in football you never know. I wanted to play in the Premier League and for Chelsea, and I’m happy with that decision," added Enzo.