Chelsea ready to sell Enzo Fernandez after transfer hint

Chelsea are reportedly willing to listen to offers for Enzo Fernandez this summer amid growing rumours that he could leave the club in 2026.

The Argentina international is understood to be considering his future at Stamford Bridge following the departure of Enzo Maresca on 1 January and Paris Saint-Germain have already initiated contact with his representatives to gauge the possibility of a transfer.

Fernandez’s current contract with Liam Rosenior’s side isn’t due to expire until 2032, but he is open to leaving the club this year and TEAMtalk claim that Chelsea will consider a sale if they receive a suitable offer.

Real Madrid are also interested in signing the 24-year-old and Los Blancos have reportedly received encouragement that a deal will be possible this summer.

Initial talks have taken place via intermediaries, although the Spanish giants will likely be required to fork out a fee that exceeds the €121 million Chelsea paid to sign him in January 2023.

Enzo Fernandez hint

Speaking to reporters after Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over Brentford on Saturday afternoon, Liam Rosenior all but confirmed that he doesn’t want Fernandez to complete a transfer away from Stamford Bridge.

“I’m so impressed,” the Blues head coach admitted during his post-match press conference.

“I knew what an outstanding player he was. I told him I was actually at the World Cup final when he played. It’s not until you see a player up close and you get to know him and what he’s about.

“I have to say he’s a winner. The way he trains, the reason he plays so well is he trains 100%. I’ve enjoyed working with him. It’s his birthday today, so I told him he should go to a steakhouse and enjoy some Argentinian steak. But no, he’s a magnificent player.

“More importantly, he’s a fantastic character and I love having him in this team.”

Despite Rosenior’s comments, Fernandez is expected to be at the heart of a major transfer battle this summer amid significant speculation that his Chelsea career could be set to end in 2026.

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