Another high-profile Chelsea player has set his sights on a summer move to Real Madrid.
Enzo Fernandez Makes No Secret of Desire to Join Real Madrid
According to transfer journalist Ben Jacobs, midfielder Enzo Fernandez is keen to join the Spanish giants and has made no secret of his desire to leave Stamford Bridge.
Enzo Fernandez is keen to join Marc Cucurella at Real Madrid, and has made no secret of wanting to leave Chelsea.
Chelsea’s asking price remains £120m, as revealed last month. Club calm about the situation, but will sell at the right price.
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The development comes hot on the heels of Marc Cucurella’s completed transfer to Real Madrid.
The Spanish left-back officially signed a six-year contract with Los Blancos earlier this week in a deal worth up to £51.8m.
With their defence now reinforced, the La Liga club is expected to turn its attention to strengthening the midfield.
Fernandez, the Argentine World Cup winner who joined Chelsea from Benfica in a record-breaking £106m deal in January 2023, has emerged as a prime target.
The 25-year-old vice-captain played a pivotal role for Chelsea last season, contributing 15 goals and seven assists.
However, recent reports indicate he is ready for a new challenge and has already informed Chelsea of his wish to leave.
Jacobs reported on social media: “Enzo Fernandez is keen to join Marc Cucurella at Real Madrid, and has made no secret of wanting to leave Chelsea”.
The journalist also noted that Chelsea’s asking price remains a hefty £120m, a figure the club first set last month.
Despite Fernandez’s desire to depart, Chelsea find themselves in a strong negotiating position.
The midfielder still has six years remaining on his contract, which runs until 2032.
The Stamford Bridge hierarchy remain calm about the situation and have made it clear they will only consider offers that meet their valuation.
Under new manager Xabi Alonso, Chelsea would be content to keep the Argentine if their demands are not met.
For their part, Real Madrid are still deliberating on the type of midfielder they wish to add to their squad.
While Fernandez is under serious consideration, the Spanish champions are also evaluating other options, including Sporting CP’s Mateus Fernandes and Manchester City’s Rodri.
Reports suggest manager Jose Mourinho is pushing for the Argentine’s signature.
A potential £120m move would make Fernandez Real Madrid’s record signing.
Whether Los Blancos are willing to meet Chelsea’s valuation remains to be seen, but the Argentine has made his preference clear he wants to join his former teammate Cucurella at the Bernabeu this summer.
