Enzo Fernandez’s agent flies to Europe as Chelsea prepare talks over his future.
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Chelsea are set to sit down with the agent of Enzo Fernandez soon, as talks over his future finally start moving. As per the latest transfer news, Chelsea now hold the upper hand, with Real Madrid firmly out of the race.
Chelsea and Enzo Fernandez set for talks
With decisions needed soon, the agent for Enzo Fernandez is now flying to Europe, and talks with Chelsea will follow next week. As reported by Football365, this should finally give the Blues some clear answers after a summer of speculation.
Los Blancos had long been linked with the player, but in July the Spanish club denied any real interest. That statement closed the door on a move to Madrid and gave the Premier League club more time to plan. It was clear, direct, and left little room for doubt. That statement was picked up widely by other outlets, closing one of the window’s biggest storylines entirely.
Fabrizio Romano says his view on Real Madrid has not changed, and the Spanish giants remain out of the picture entirely. Talks are expected to move quickly once his agent arrives, though the player himself remains on holiday following the World Cup for now. That gives both sides time to prepare, and nothing appears rushed at this stage.
Manchester City circle as Real Madrid pull out
As reported by ESPN, with Real Madrid gone, Manchester City have entered the picture and are eyeing a big move for Enzo Fernandez. New City boss Enzo Maresca knows him well, having previously worked with him at Stamford Bridge. Maresca prefers players he already trusts, which makes him a natural target this summer.
As reported by Yahoo Sports, early talks took place before the World Cup, though nothing firm has happened since. Bookmakers have still cut the odds on a move to the Etihad, showing how much interest is building. Such reports often shift as the window nears its climax.
As reported by CaughtOffside, City have already strengthened their midfield this summer by signing Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest, showing they remain active in that area. Even so, a deal for the Blues midfielder may take time and depend on funds and plans lining up. A new manager often favours patience over rushed moves, and Manchester City are unlikely to overspend given their transfer budget.
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What is next for Enzo Fernandez
Chelsea have kept most of their top players this summer, including Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro. The club may want to keep Enzo Fernandez too. His strong World Cup form reminded fans of his class in top-flight football. That form has also raised his value even further, and big clubs rarely ignore a player playing at his best.
Enzo Fernandez for Chelsea in 2025/26, as per FOTMOB:
Competitions Matches Goals Assists
Premier League 36 10 4
FA Cup 4 2 1
EFL Cup 4 0 0
UCL 10 3 2
The Blues have already lost Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid this summer, making it even more important to keep their best midfielder. Losing another star could hurt the squad just as the new Premier League season begins. Depth matters more once European games return, and squad balance could decide how the season unfolds.
His agent lands in London within days, so next week could finally settle the future of Enzo Fernandez. A decision should come quickly once talks begin. Either way, this story looks set to run until it fully resolves. For now, all sides seem ready to talk.
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