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Real Madrid are preparing to overhaul their midfield this summer, and Carlo Ancelotti and Florentino Perez are reportedly considering a move for Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez.
Chelsea signed Enzo from Benfica in 2023 for a British record €121 million, but the Argentine midfielder has struggled to fully settle at Stamford Bridge. Despite making 95 appearances for the club—including 27 Premier League games this season—Enzo Maresca is reportedly open to letting him go.
Will Chelsea Offload Him?
Under Todd Boehly’s ownership, Chelsea have adopted an aggressive transfer strategy, signing numerous players, most of them unwanted. However, this summer they will need to change their strategy because they will have to sell players in order to balance their books and avoid any FFP breach.
Chelsea’s midfield is already stacked with options such as Romeo Lavia and Moisés Caicedo, and the Blues have also secured the signing of Dário Essugo, who is set to arrive from Sporting CP after his loan spell at Las Palmas.
With two settled central midfielders and another arriving, Maresca can afford to part ways with Enzo Fernandez and use the funds to strengthen other areas. His contract runs until 2032, but reports suggest that Chelsea could be willing to sell him for around €70-75 million which also happens to be his current market value.
Can Enzo Fernandez Fit Into Real Madrid’s Midfield?
With Luka Modric set to leave this summer and doubts over the long-term futures of Eduardo Camavinga and Tchouameni, Real Madrid need reinforcements in midfield immediately.
Despite being highly rated, Tchouameni has struggled to live up to expectations and there are reports that Madrid could offer him in a swap deal for Enzo Fernandez. Camavinga, meanwhile, has started just 8 La Liga matches but is valued for his versatility, making him likely to stay.
At €75 million, Enzo Fernandez presents a strong long-term solution and while his impact at Chelsea has been underwhelming, he is still only 24 years old, and La Liga’s less physical playing style could allow him to thrive at Madrid.
His ball-carrying ability, vision, and passing range make him an ideal candidate to control Madrid’s midfield tempo. Additionally, if needed, he can play further up the pitch to link up with Jude Bellingham thereby offering flexibility in Ancelotti’s system.