River scores millions as Fernández becomes record signing in Premier League
The Millonario is set to earn an additional fee thanks to a FIFA rule that rewards clubs for training players La entrada River scores millions as Fernández becomes record signing in Premier League se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald .
River Plate, a renowned football club from Argentina, has been facing a challenging season, with its worst start in over a century. However, there is some positive news for the club as midfielder Enzo Fernández, a 2022 World Cup winner, has made a record-breaking transfer to Manchester City. The Spanish club announced Fernández's move from Chelsea for €145 million (US$165 million), making him one of the most expensive signings in Premier League history, tied with Alexander Isak for the top spot.
Fernández, who has been part of Fernández's Millonario's academy since the age of six, is entitled to solidarity payments under FIFA's transfer rules. The club will receive 3.5% of the total transfer fee, amounting to approximately US$5.8 million. This will bring the total Fernández has collected from his transfers to over US$66 million, making him the top earner for his former club.
The extra income will be a significant boost for River Plate, which had spent nearly US$70 million on signings this season, including World Cup winners Thiago Almada and Ángel Correa.
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