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By Animesh Pandey
Posted on June 15, 2026 11:00 pm | Updated on June 15, 2026 4:12 pm Former Chelsea player Emmanuel Petit suggests the West London club to let Enzo Fernandez go to Real Madrid
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Enzo Fernandez’s future is under scanner. Former Chelsea player Emmanuel Petit suggested the club to let him go. Real Madrid is aggressively pursuing Fernandez.
Petit suggests Chelsea to let Fernandez go
As reported by GOAL, Petit suggested a high-profile midfield exchange between Fernandez and Real Madrid player Eduardo Camavinga. He remarked that Camavinga is a great player and he would be ‘a great fit’ for the Blues.
Petit also suggested that Fernandez should be let off. The former Chelsea midfielder noted that the Argentine midfielder is pursued by Real Madrid and it wouldn’t be a surprise if he leaves Stamford Bridge for Los Blancos. He is not completely off the mark either.
Fernandez is reconsidering his options for a potential transfer. He initially signed a contract extension in April 2023, under which his contract will expire by 2032. However, he is having second thoughts about remaining at Stamford Bridge.
Fernandez’s stats for the 2025-26 season, as per FOTMOB:
Competitions Matches Goals Assists
Premier League 36 10 4
FA Cup 4 2 1
UEFA Champions League 10 3 2
FIFA Club World Cup 7 1 3
Enzo Fernandez’s overall contribution to Chelsea
Fernandez is a vital cog to the Blues’ lineup. He performed well individually last season. He was a part of the team that won the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. This is the second time the Blues won the trophy since the 2021 edition. They also finished runners-up in the FA Cup. However, the Blues didn’t have a great time at the Premier League. They finished 10th overall in the League table.
The West London club is undergoing a massive overhaul. Xabi Alonso is the new manager for the Blues. He wants a stronger and fitter side for the upcoming season. He is already working on the same. This is why the Chelsea management are looking out for players like Dean Huijsen, Adam Wharton and Marcus Rashford.
Interestingly, Los Blancos are ready to do whatever it takes to secure Fernandez. As reported by TEAMtalk previously, Real Madrid could offer four players apart from the asking price of £120 million demanded by the West London club. Camavinga is notably amongst the four probables.
Future gameplan for Enzo Fernandez
Fernandez has a tight schedule for now. The Argentine midfielder is a part of the **football**squad that aims to defend their 2022 title in the 2026 edition. He was also a part of the team that won the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Fernandez also contributed to the team’s Copa America title victory in 2024. Naturally, Fernandez would aim to carry on the illustrious legacy. Argentina will commence their World Cup campaign from June 17. They’ll open their account against Algeria. They will compete next against Austria on June 22. Argentina will play their final group match against Jordan on June 28.
However, the 25-year-old has to work on both his fitness and his discipline issues. The midfielder got 10 yellow cards in the 2025-26 Premier League. He also sustained injuries last year. The midfielder almost sat out for a month due to a knee injury between October 2025 and November 2025. If he wants to enter Bernabeu, the midfielder needs to work out on both the fronts.
Chelsea will aim to capitalize on the Club World Cup victory, as well as Alonso’s entry as chief manager this season. Moreover, the West London club has to get back to winning ways at the Premier League. As such, if they get some great players in exchange for Enzo Fernandez, what’s the big deal?
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