Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid eye move for Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez could be the subject of transfer bids from both Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid this summer, according to reports in Argentina. The interest follows comments made by the player during the international break, where he expressed a desire to live in Madrid, a statement that resulted in a two-game suspension from his current club.
According to Argentine outlet La Nacion, Paris Saint-Germain are also a potential suitor who could enter the bidding alongside the two Madrid giants. The report suggests Chelsea would demand at least the £107 million they paid Benfica for Fernandez in January 2023 to consider a sale, a figure unlikely to deter the financially powerful clubs reportedly involved.
The situation stems from an interview in which Fernandez was asked about his future. "I’d like to experience, I don’t know, live there. I really like Madrid, it reminds me a lot of Buenos Aires," he said, while also praising former Real Madrid midfielders Toni Kroos and Luka Modric. Chelsea sanctioned the 23-year-old for these public remarks, viewing them as disruptive.
Despite the disciplinary action, Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has indicated the club remains supportive of the player. Furthermore, sources indicate Chelsea's primary response to the external interest will be to secure Fernandez's long-term future at Stamford Bridge. The club reportedly views him as one of the world's elite midfielders and is prepared to offer him a new contract that would make him the highest-paid player in the squad, a move designed to fend off advances from Madrid and PSG.
Fernandez, a World Cup winner with Argentina in 2022, has been a key figure for Chelsea since his British-record transfer. His potential availability has alerted Spain's top clubs, with Real Madrid often linked with a long-term midfield reinforcement and Atletico Madrid seeking to build a competitive squad under Diego Simeone. A move to either club would fulfil the player's stated personal ambition.
For Chelsea, the immediate focus appears to be on renewal rather than a sale. The club's willingness to offer a monumental new deal underscores his importance to their project, even after a challenging period for the team, which currently sits sixth in the Premier League. The coming months will test the strength of Fernandez's commitment against the allure of a dream move to the Spanish capital, with Chelsea hoping their financial commitment will be decisive.
