Chelsea faces yet another internal distraction as transfer insider Fabrizio Romano reveals that midfielder Enzo Fernandez is at the center of growing tension within the club.
“There Is Tension” – Fabrizio Romano Reveals Enzo Fernandez Problem at Chelsea
The situation comes at a difficult time for the Blues, who have lost four consecutive matches and find their manager under increasing scrutiny.
Romano points to recent comments from the Argentine midfielder as the primary source of the friction.
Following Chelsea’s Champions League defeat to PSG, Fernandez left his future open-ended, stating “we will see” when questioned about a potential exit.
The situation escalated during a separate interview in Argentina, where Fernandez mentioned he would love to live in Madrid someday, describing the Spanish capital as a city that reminds him of Buenos Aires.
“At the moment, there is no agreement and this is why there is a tension around the future of Enzo Fernandez,” Romano explained.
While the transfer expert clarified that no formal negotiations have begun with any club, the midfielder’s public remarks have created an unsettled atmosphere.
The timing proves problematic for Chelsea. Alongside Fernandez, defender Marc Cucurella recently admitted he would consider leaving if Barcelona made an approach.
Multiple key players continue to attract interest from Europe’s elite, with Cole Palmer drawing attention from Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Manchester United.
Chelsea currently finds itself in a difficult position. The club paid a British-record £107 million for Fernandez and continues discussing a contract extension that would reportedly offer the midfielder over £400,000 per week.
However, Romano confirms those talks have yet to reach a successful conclusion.
The question now facing Chelsea’s hierarchy involves whether to cash in on a player whose public comments have disrupted squad harmony.
While Fernandez remains a key contributor who features consistently, some pundits suggest the club might accept a fee below the nine-figure mark to resolve the situation.
With no immediate resolution in sight, the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Fernandez adds another layer of instability to a club already navigating a challenging season.
