After the heavy defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16, Enzo Fernandez’s circle has contacted Real Madrid to offer the midfielder’s services for the second time in a month.
Tonight at 9pm, Chelsea host PSG in the return leg. The Blues suffered a crushing 5-2 defeat in the first leg, making a near-perfect performance almost necessary to overturn the result.
This challenge could directly affect the future of Fernández, one of the main pillars of the London team. The Argentine midfielder appeared frustrated after the defeat at Parc des Princes, which has increased speculation about a possible departure.
According to journalist Eduardo Inda on the show El Chiringuito de Jugones, contact with Real Madrid has intensified.
“Another phenomenal player has called. After his team’s defeat against PSG, he asked again about Real Madrid. It’s Enzo Fernández…”, said the Spanish journalist.
However, the transfer seems very difficult to complete. Fernandez has a contract with Chelsea until 2032, while the English club, which paid over 120 million euros for him, is expected to demand a very high amount to release him.
According to OK Diario, his price tag could reach at least 150 million euros. Enzo could ask to leave Stamford Bridges if Chelsea fail to qualify for next season’s Champions League.