Chelsea are reportedly open to selling midfield maestro Enzo Fernández to Real Madrid this summer, but only if the Spanish giants are willing to pay a “fair and massive” transfer fee.
According to reports from TEAMtalk and transfer insider Dean Jones, the Argentine World Cup winner is no longer considered “untouchable” at Stamford Bridge. While he remains a key part of the squad, Chelsea’s board has signaled they would sit at the negotiating table if an offer exceeds the £106 million they paid Benfica in 2023.
A High-Performance Asset
Enzo Fernández has been in stellar form during the 2025/26 campaign. So far, the midfielder has registered 8 goals and 4 assists in 31 appearances. These numbers follow a sensational previous season where he recorded 26 direct goal involvements (9 goals, 17 assists), proving his worth as one of the most productive midfielders in Europe.
With his contract running until 2031, Chelsea holds all the leverage, meaning Florentino Pérez will likely have to break the bank to bring the 25-year-old to the Bernabéu.
Correcting the “Zubimendi Mistake”
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For Real Madrid, signing Enzo is seen as a way to rectify a past scouting error. Last year, Martin Zubimendi reportedly prioritized a move to Madrid, but the club passed on the opportunity.
Zubimendi eventually joined Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal, where he has become a cornerstone of the team, tallying 4 goals and 3 assists in 29 matches. Seeing Zubimendi thrive in London has pushed Real Madrid to ensure they don’t miss out on another world-class creative talent like Fernández.
Midfield and Manager: The Madrid Project
The pursuit of Enzo Fernández is part of a larger overhaul at Real Madrid. As Florentino Pérez looks to bolster the midfield, he is also narrowing down his search for a permanent manager. Mikel Arteta remains the top target to lead this new era, potentially reuniting with his current midfield rival, Enzo, in the Spanish capital next season.
Siara Costa is a football editor and writer covering both European men’s and women’s football, with a focus on league competitions, match coverage, and in-depth storytelling.
