Real Madrid is preparing the hit of the summer! The 121 million euro star can leave the Premier League after the last match
Article by Cosmin Nistor – Published Saturday, 23 May 2026, 09:39 / Updated Saturday, 23 May 2026 09:39
Real Madrid are preparing a major move for the summer transfer window and have Chelsea's Argentinian midfielder Enzo Fernandez in their sights.
According to reports in the international press, there is a “very high chance” that Sunday's game against Sunderland will be the Argentinian's last in the Londoner's shirt.
Real Madrid want Enzo Fernandez
The team from Santiago Bernabeu is looking for a central midfielder for the new season, and Enzo Fernandez has become one of the main targets of the Madrid team, notes independent.co.uk.
At the same time, Manchester City are also monitoring the Argentine international's situation, but the move would depend on Rodri's future.
The management of Real Madrid considers Rodri the absolute priority for the position of defensive midfielder, but the transfer of the Spaniard is seen as extremely complicated. In this context, Enzo Fernandez appears as a much more accessible option.
The problems at Chelsea changed the situation
According to the same sources, there is a growing belief within the London club that parting ways with Enzo Fernandez is the best solution for all parties.
The Argentine has had a difficult season at Stamford Bridge, including a spell in which he was dropped from the squad by former manager Leroy Rosenior.
The situation calmed down after the installation of Calum McFarlane as interim, but the relationship between the player and the club would no longer be at the level of the past.
If Real Madrid will not succeed in the transfer of Rodri, Madrid could speed up the negotiations for Enzo Fernandez.
90 million eurosis the midfielder's market share, according to transfermarkt.com
Chelsea paid 121 million euros for him
Enzo Fernandez arrived at Chelsea on 31 January 2023, transferred from Benfica in the closing hours of the winter mercato period. The move was made for 121 million euros, an amount that at that time represented the absolute record in British football.
Since arriving at Chelsea, the Argentinian has made over 160 appearances in all competitions, bagging nearly 31 goals and over 30 assists in all competitions.
The Argentinian was also part of the team that won the UEFA Conference League in the 2024/2025 season and played in the League Cup final in 2024. Enzo also has the 2022 World Cup under his belt, won with Argentina.
