In the context of rumors about Enzo Fernandez still covering the Bernabeu stadium, Real Madrid affirms that they have no intention of recruiting the Argentine midfielder at this time. New captain Jose Mourinho really likes a warrior like Enzo Fernandez, but recent signs show that a transfer deal in the summer of 2026 is almost impossible.
This is the 2nd time Real Madrid has publicly denied rumors related to Enzo Fernandez. Last month, they denied for the first time, along with the same thing for Michael Olise of Bayern Munich. Whether negotiating directly or indirectly, Los Blancos still resolutely deny having worked with the representative of the Chelsea star.
Enzo Fernandez's contract release clause is very large, up to 120 million pounds because he is still valid until 2032. This may also be the biggest obstacle for Real Madrid because Chelsea has no intention of reducing the value of the 25-year-old midfielder at the negotiating table.
We want to express great respect to Enzo Fernandez, a player with a great career. Besides, the same is for Chelsea, a club with very good relations with Real Madrid.
Also because of the great respect for Chelsea, we resolutely deny all unconvincing rumors related to the team. Although there has been no official announcement or decision from Real Madrid, the rumors have still spread widely in recent days, causing confusion for fans and damaging the honor of those involved" - the announcement was issued from the Bernabeu home team.
In March, in an interview with his hometown media, Enzo Fernandez said he liked life in Madrid, Spain. That was also the reason he was dropped from Chelsea's squad in some matches in April.
Last season, Enzo Fernandez made 54 appearances in all competitions, scoring 15 goals and having 7 assists for Chelsea. He joined The Blues from Benfica with a Premier League record transfer fee of 120 million Euros in January 2023.
At the time Enzo Fernandez was removed from Chelsea's squad, Javier Pastore's agent at that time shared that the midfielder and the London team had to have more contract extension negotiations. If the two sides could not find common ground, the Argentine international would look for other options after ending his World Cup 2026 journey.
On Real Madrid's side, the team is having a very exciting transfer season after welcoming the return of coach Jose Mourinho. Los Blancos have recruited Enzo Fernandez's teammate at Chelsea, Marc Cucurella, for 60 million Euros (52 million pounds), along with the addition of Ibrahima Konate and Bernardo Silva. These are free signings after leaving Liverpool and Man City. Not only that, getting Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan is also an important addition to Real Madrid's force in their ambition to overthrow Barcelona's dominance in La Liga in the past 2 seasons.
When seeing the determination and ambition of Real Madrid so great, Enzo Fernandez cannot help but be affected. If he continues to play for Chelsea for another season and is not suitable under Xabi Alonso, it is very likely that the 25-year-old star will once and forever miss the train landing at Santiago de Bernabeu.
