Real Madrid have issued an official statement categorically denying reports linking the club with a move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, insisting they have neither held negotiations nor have any intention of pursuing the Argentina international.
The Spanish giants released the unusually direct statement following widespread speculation that they were closing in on a deal for the 25-year-old, who has been repeatedly linked with a move to the Santiago Bernabéu in recent months.
In the statement, Real Madrid made clear that no direct or indirect contact had been made regarding Fernandez’s potential transfer
The club stated: “In light of the reports and statements that have appeared in recent days regarding an alleged interest from Real Madrid CF in the player Enzo Fernandez, the club wishes to state that it has not made any effort, either direct or indirect, to sign the aforementioned player and, likewise, has no intention of undertaking such an operation.
“Real Madrid wishes to express its utmost respect for Enzo Fernandez, a great footballer whose career and quality are widely known, as well as for Chelsea FC, a club with which it maintains an excellent institutional relationship.
“Precisely because of the respect that an entity like CHELSEA FC deserves and because of the principles of institutional loyalty that have always governed the actions of Real Madrid, the club considers it necessary to categorically deny speculations that are unfounded and do not correspond to reality.
“Real Madrid regrets that, despite the clarity of the facts and the lack of any action on the part of the club, information continues to be disseminated that does not correspond to reality and that only contributes to generating confusion among fans and unnecessarily harming the entities and people involved.”
The statement comes after renewed reports in Spain suggested Real Madrid were exploring a move for the World Cup-winning midfielder, who has been one of Chelsea’s key players since arriving from Benfica in a then British-record transfer in January 2023.
Fernandez remains under a long-term contract at Stamford Bridge, and Chelsea have consistently maintained that the Argentine is a central figure in their long-term project.
CHELSEA have made no indication they are prepared to entertain offers for the midfielder despite continued transfer speculation linking him with several European heavyweights.
Real Madrid’s decision to publicly address the rumours is a rare move and appears designed to draw a line under speculation surrounding the player, FOR NOW.
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