CM: Milan regret waiting for Renato Sanches as €10m alternative nets 3 in 3 for Benfica | OneFootball

AC Milan had the chance to sign Enzo Fernandez but passed it up, and now they must watch on with a tinge of regret as he continues to shine for Benfica.

Calciomercato.com writes how Fernandez already has three goals for Benfica in three games across the Portuguese league and the third round of the Champions League qualification stage, so it would be fair to say that he has hit the ground running after his move across from River Plate.

Paolo Maldini and Ricky Massara evaluated the Argentine midfielder as the main alternative to Renato Sanches but they decided to wait for an answer from the Portugal international, allowing Benfica to sign the 21-year-old for only €10m up front plus €8m in potential bonuses.

The flexibility and technical quality that Fernandez possesses would certainly have been useful for any midfield, especially Milan who are looking to replace a player in Franck Kessie who could play either in the double pivot or further forward.

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