Chelsea Sets £120m Price on Midfielder Enzo Fernandez
Enzo Fernandez has expressed a desire to leave Chelsea after the club missed European qualification. The Argentina international remains under contract until 2032, and Chelsea will only consider bids meeting its £120m valuation.
bbc.co.ukChelsea will demand approximately £120 million for midfielder Enzo Fernandez if another club seeks to sign him this summer. The 25-year-old joined the club from Benfica in 2023 for a reported £107 million and is contracted until 2032. Fernandez appeared to wave goodbye to supporters after Chelsea's final Premier League match at Sunderland.
He scored 15 goals and recorded seven assists during the season, finishing second in the club's player-of-the-season voting.
Pastore is exploring possible destinations, with Real Madrid identified as Fernandez's preferred option. Manchester City has also been linked, though the club is expected to prioritize signing Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. Paris St-Germain has stated it is unlikely to pursue a deal.
Real Madrid is reported to be unwilling to meet Chelsea's valuation without first generating funds through player sales. Chelsea finished 10th in the Premier League this season without winning a trophy. Senior club figures have indicated they will need to recruit established Premier League players for incoming manager Xabi Alonso.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
4 events- 2023
Enzo Fernandez joined Chelsea from Benfica for £107m.
1 sourcebbc.co.uk - 2025-26 season
Fernandez scored 15 goals and provided seven assists.
1 sourcebbc.co.uk - May 2026
Chelsea finished 10th in the Premier League without a trophy.
1 sourcebbc.co.uk - May 2026
Fernandez appeared to wave goodbye after the match at Sunderland.
1 sourcebbc.co.uk
Potential Impact
- 01
Chelsea may receive funds to sign new players if Fernandez is sold.
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Real Madrid would need to sell players before pursuing Fernandez.
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