Real Madrid has begun concrete moves to transfer Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez during the summer transfer window.
Chelsea’s leaders have set a staggering price tag of 120 million euros to allow the midfielder to leave, who seems determined to end his adventure at Stamford Bridge this summer.
According to reports from talkSPORT , the Argentine international wants a change of scenery following Chelsea’s failure to qualify for European competition.
His representative, Javier Pastore, has already made initial contacts with Real Madrid executives to explore the possibility of a transfer to the Santiago Bernabeu.
Chelsea prefer to keep the player in the squad, but have no intention of accepting a financial loss for a player who cost the club over 106 million euros.
The London club aims to resolve the situation as soon as possible to give stability to the new technical project under the direction of Xabi Alonso, who took over the team after a turbulent season and the dismissal of Enzo Maresca midway through the season.
The defeat to Sunderland last weekend was interpreted by many fans as Fernandez’s emotional farewell to the London crowd. Although he won the Conference League and the Club World Cup with Chelsea, his time in England has been filled with ups and downs.
Chelsea star keen to move to Real Madrid this summer
The Argentine midfielder’s future remains between Real Madrid and Manchester City, with Chelsea also preparing for the possibility of finding a replacement. However, the English club’s leaders have made it clear that they will not lower a single cent from the amount requested for the world champion with Argentina.
In Madrid, the sporting directors are carefully analyzing the financial aspect before making an official offer. Florentino Perez is still discussing within the club whether the team needs a classic defensive midfielder or a more versatile profile like Fernandez, who is highly valued for his tactical flexibility.
On the other hand, the player’s financial demands and Chelsea’s strong stance are expected to seriously test the economic capabilities of interested clubs.
The Londoners are aware that the absence from the Champions League weakens their negotiating position, but they are relying on the player’s long-term contract and the great interest he continues to have in the European market.
A move to the Santiago Bernabeu is seen as an ideal destination for Fernandez, who looks set to begin a new chapter in his career. Chelsea are closely monitoring the transfer market, in a saga that promises to be one of the biggest stories of the summer.
The coming weeks will be crucial to understand whether Real Madrid will decide to make the huge financial sacrifice to wear the Argentine in the white shirt.
