Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez delays future decision amid Real Madrid links
Enzo Fernandez has reiterated that he will wait until after the upcoming World Cup to decide his Chelsea future, following a humiliating Champions League exit and recent links to Real Madrid.
The Argentine originally sparked speculation over his commitment to the London club after a devastating 8-2 aggregate defeat by Paris Saint-Germain.
He is currently on international duty preparing for warm-up friendlies against Mauritania and Zambia.
When previously pressed on whether he would remain at Stamford Bridge next season, the midfielder offered a non-committal response.
“I don’t know. Right now I’m focused on here, then there’s the World Cup, and we’ll see.”
Real Madrid rumours played down
Despite being tied down to a long-term contract running until 2032, the South American has been loosely associated with a move to the Spanish capital.
However, the Chelsea vice-captain has now clarified to ESPN Argentina that no official dialogue has taken place regarding a transfer.
“There are no talks. Right now I’m focused on Chelsea, we’ll see after the World Cup.”
Losing the central playmaker would represent a massive setback for a club that has endured a torrid recent run of form.
Rosenior insists squad remains united
The Stamford Bridge outfit have suffered humbling domestic defeats to Newcastle United and Everton in recent weeks.
Failing to secure Champions League football for next season could ultimately push the Argentine to seek a permanent exit.
Despite the mounting external pressure, Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior remains confident that his squad is not looking for a way out.
“I have a very, very good relationship with the players because we speak all the time,” said Rosenior.
“In terms of contracts and where they want to be, there’s not one player at this club since I’ve been here that has said that he doesn’t want to be here in the summer.”
“In fact, the conversations are more about how we improve, what we can do as a group to improve, what we need to do to win in this moment.”
