Benfica received a small amount from Enzo Fernández's transfer from Chelsea to Manchester City. The English club sold the Argentine player to the Citizens for a significant value, and the Eagles are entitled to a percentage of the deal due to FIFA's solidarity mechanism.
This gain results from Enzo Fernández's original transfer from Benfica to Chelsea, which occurred in January 2023. At the time, Chelsea paid Benfica a record amount for a Portuguese League player, but the sale clauses stipulated that the Portuguese club would retain rights on future transactions.
FIFA's solidarity mechanism guarantees that formative clubs receive a percentage when a player is transferred again. Thus, even though not being a direct part in this negotiation between Chelsea and Manchester City, Benfica managed to profit from the Argentine player's appreciation.
This financial gain represents another source of revenue for Benfica, which has been investing in the appreciation of young players in the international market. The Lisbon club thus continues to benefit from clauses inserted in previous transfers, even after the players' departure.
