Top-tier talent! Enzo scores a stoppage-time equalizer against Manchester City. Since joining Chelsea, he has contributed 23 goals, 25 assists, and won 2 titles, restoring his market value.

I have consistently thought that Chelsea after Abramovich is all about business strategy, targeting young players on long contracts rather than instant contributors, with value growth as the club’s main priority. Chelsea’s recent Europa Conference League win was a minor achievement, and the Premier League’s top six playing in that competition is basically a step down. Their Club World Cup victory was a mix of skill, fortune, and PSG’s defensive injuries. Currently, Chelsea boasts two key treasures: the Premier League’s top defensive midfielder Kaysedo and the highly talented attacking midfielder Enzo. These two might be the midfield solution for most top Premier League teams.

In the latest Premier League round, Chelsea scored in the 94th minute away to draw 1-1 with Manchester City, thanks to Enzo’s follow-up shot. This match once again proved Enzo’s elite quality. Although Chelsea’s overall performance was poor, Enzo’s presence ensured the team’s minimum level of competitiveness.

Both Enzo and Alvarez came through River Plate’s youth academy and were once the club’s twin stars. Enzo chose Portugal’s league as his first step, joining Benfica from River Plate in the summer 2022 transfer window for €44.25 million. However, after just half a season, Enzo moved to the Premier League in the January 2023 window for a record €121 million to join Chelsea. So far, Enzo has played 142 matches for Chelsea across all competitions, scoring 23 goals and providing 25 assists, proving himself capable of both creating and finishing, helping the club win the Europa Conference League and Club World Cup titles.

After joining Chelsea, Enzo experienced a dip in form and chose to abstain from distractions to regain his performance. His market value dropped from €85 million to €75 million, but with his current excellent form, he has restored his value back to €85 million.

Enzo is currently 24 years old, in his prime, right-footed, and capable of playing multiple central midfield roles. His contract with Chelsea runs until 2032, and alongside Kaysedo, they form the team’s dual core. This season, Enzo has appeared in 19 Premier League matches, starting 18, contributing 6 goals and 1 assist; in the Champions League, he has played 6 times, starting 5, with 1 goal and 1 assist.

The label “top-tier talent” for Enzo is well-deserved. Besides being Chelsea’s key player, he is also Lionel Messi’s right-hand man for Argentina and a crucial figure for the Pampas Eagles aiming to defend their 2026 World Cup title in the US, Canada, and Mexico. It even feels like Chelsea doesn’t quite match the quality of the South American midfield duo of Kaysedo and Enzo—they should be competing for titles rather than staying with the “business-first” Blues. What’s your take on this?