Chelsea report: Enzo Fernandez preparing transfer request amidst ongoing saga

Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea applauds the fans after the team's victory during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Leicester City FC at Stamford Bridge on March 09, 2025 in London, England.

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez will step up his efforts to leave the West London club in the summer.

Enzo joined Chelsea in January 2023 for an at the time British-record transfer fee of over £100 million, and has since made over 150 appearances for the Blues.

The World Cup winner, who ranked at No.11 in FourFourTwo’s list of the best central midfielders in the world, has scored 28 goals and registered 29 assists in that time.

Enzo will make decisive stance on Chelsea future after Liam Rosenior feud

The Chelsea midfielder has won two major trophies with the Blues, securing UEFA Conference League victory in 2024 and FIFA Club World Cup jubilation in 2025.

In both tournaments, Enzo made the respective Team of the Season and Team of the Tournament, notably recording both a goal and an assist in Chelsea’s 4-1 Conference League final victory over Real Betis.

Enzo has fallen out of favour with Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior. (Image credit: Getty Images)

The Argentine previously referenced his potential exit from Chelsea with media comments made to Luzo TV, in response to being asked which major European city he would like to live in.

‘I always tell my wife that if I had to choose a city in Europe to live in, I’d love Madrid because it’s very similar to Buenos Aires in terms of lifestyle and everything,' said the 25-year-old.

That comment did not sit well with Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior, who told reporters last Friday before his side’s FA Cup clash against Port Vale that recent statements made by the midfielder had ‘crossed the line’.

As a result, Enzo was omitted from the FA Cup match, which Chelsea went on to win 7-0, and will also not feature in this weekend’s Premier League clash against Manchester City.

According to Spanish television programme El Chiringuito de Jugones, and subsequently reported by GOAL, the 25-year-old is set to submit an official transfer request to leave Chelsea in the summer, in order to secure a move to Real Madrid.

If Real Madrid want Enzo, they may encounter issues with the fee that Chelsea could demand for their man. (Image credit: Alamy)

The crucial obstacle is believed to be the fee that Chelsea will demand for their midfielder, which could be as high as €150 million.

In response, Real Madrid could delay the deal until late August, applying pressure on Chelsea to lower their price for Enzo.

Liam Rosenior’s side will continue their quest for Champions League qualification with this week’s Super Sunday clash against Manchester City, in which Enzo will not participate.