CHELSEA BOSS CONFIRMS ENZO FERNÁNDEZ STAYING DESPITE TRANSFER RUMORS

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca has denied rumors about Enzo Fernández leaving the club. He insists the Argentine midfielder will stay at Stamford Bridge next season, despite the transfer talk.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Before Chelsea‘s important final Premier League match against Nottingham Forest, Maresca talked about reports linking Fernández to Real Madrid. The Italian coach was clear in his response, calling the 24-year-old “a main player” and “one of the leaders” in the Chelsea squad. Maresca added that Fernández is fully committed and focused on Chelsea’s last games, as the club still hopes to qualify for the Champions League and win a Conference League trophy.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Fernández has been key to Chelsea’s better performance this season. He has contributed seven goals and 13 assists in 44 matches across all competitions. These great stats show big improvement for the midfielder, who joined Chelsea from Benfica in January 2023 for a British record fee of £106.8 million. This week, talk about a move to Real Madrid grew after reports said the Argentine agreed verbally with the Spanish team and was seen looking for a house in Madrid. Chelsea is close to Champions League qualification, making the final match against Nottingham Forest potentially crucial for a top-five finish.

FERNÁNDEZ’S IMPACT THIS SEASON

Under Maresca, Fernández has become one of the Premier League’s best midfielders. The Chelsea coach has worked with the Argentine from the start to get more goals and assists, believing he can score between 10 and 15 goals each season. Fernández’s £180,000-per-week contract runs until 2032, giving Chelsea a strong position in any transfer talks. His partnership in midfield has been vital to Chelsea reaching the Conference League final, presenting a chance for their first European trophy since 2021.

WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?

Chelsea faces a crucial weekend with their Premier League finale against Nottingham Forest on Sunday. A win would greatly help their chances of finishing in the top five and securing next season’s Champions League spot. Besides domestic play, the Blues will also join the expanded Club World Cup this summer alongside other European giants, including Real Madrid. With Maresca’s public support, Chelsea fans can expect Fernández to stay a key part of the team as they aim to build on this season’s success and compete for major titles in the 2025/26 campaign.