Chelsea are going through a very tough situation currently. Other clubs are trying to take advantage of their circumstances. Clubs around the world will be trying to buy Enzo Fernandez to their team for the next season. But Liam Rosenior is stubborn about having the Argentine in his squad for 2026-27.
How was the tenure of Enzo Fernandez at Chelsea
The Argentine joined the Blues back in January 2023 from Benefica for a fee of 121 million Euros. It made him the most expensive player for the club at that time. Since then, the 25-year-old has managed to make a place in the first team consistently. Enzo has not only mastered the defensive midfield position but also contributed to numerous goals.
Several clubs are lined up for a valuable player like him. European Giants like Real Madrid and PSG have a long-term interest for the Argentine. However, they are not the only ones who are wanting to add the world cup winner to their teams.
Key Stats about Enzo Fernandez from Sofascore:
28 goals and 28 assists in 160 games for Chelsea in all competitions, since 2022-23 season.
Saudi Arabian sides have joined the race for Enzo Fernandez
As per journalist Ismael Mahmoud, two Saudi Pro League clubs have made contact with the player. They have made an attempt to persuade him to join them this coming summer. He said: “Two Saudi clubs have contacted Enzo Fernández to sign him in the summer.”
Enzo would be able to meet some former Chelsea players in Saudi Arabia. Joao Felix is currently playing for Al- Nassr. Kalidou Koulibaly and Edouard Mendy are in Saudi teams, Al-Hilal and Al- Ahli respectively.
It is believed that only Saudi teams have that money to buy the Argentine from Chelsea, who is serving a lengthy contract at Stamford Bridge. They can offer a lucrative contract to convince him to join the Saudi sides. But at the same time, it feels that Enzo Fernandez is not done yet in Europe. He has many honours left for him to win with the West London club.
The midfielder didn’t improve his relations with French club, PSG amidst the rumours. He was seen to point out the Club World Cup badge infront of the Paris fans during their last UEFA Champions League clash.
What are the fans saying about their star midfielder
As every fan base, Chelsea fan base will not be very happy if they have to loose their most crucial player. Undoubtedly, tension has been there in the atmosphere for the Blues. They understand that they can’t sell Enzo, specialluy in a season where they are struggling to gain their momentum.
Can Chelsea really afford to lose Enzo for next season
The defensive midfielder has played a crucial role in the team under every manager, including Rosenior. It is not possible for the Blues to lose such key players when some other names are ready to leave the club in this summer. This is the reason of offering lengthy contracts to these players.
Chelsea should label Enzo Fernandez alongside Moises Caicedo, Estevao Willian and Cole Palmer as untradable assets of the club. If they are sold, this would challenge their on-field expectations. However the Blues are confident to convince Fernandez to stay. They must plan to keep their only World Cup winner at the club beyond this season.
Author’s Insight
There is a strong feeling that Chelsea will be able to keep Enzo Fernandez at Stamford Bridge for the next season. However, it will be very difficult for the midfielder to refuse the offers of European giants like Real Madrid and PSG. The West London club’s football performances will play a key role in the transfer discussions.
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Subhabrata Pal
Subhabrata Pal is a junior football writer who has contributed articles covering key developments in football. His work focuses on match events, player performances, and the narratives that shape discussions among fans and the wider football community.Through his contributions to Football Express, Subhabrata produced football coverage aimed at keeping readers informed about important moments, tactical trends, and evolving storylines. His writing blends clear reporting with analytical insights to deliver engaging and informative content for football enthusiasts.
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