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Real Madrid Pursues Enzo Fernández, Chelsea Sets £80 m Price

5/23/2026

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Real Madrid are preparing to sign 25-year-old Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernández from Chelsea.
Chelsea would likely sell Fernández for less than £80 million, far below the £100 million-plus they originally paid.
Manchester City have shown interest in Fernández, but only if they can first acquire Real Madrid midfielder Rodri.
Enzo Maresca, appointed to replace Pep Guardiola at Chelsea, has a strong relationship with Fernández and is described as a “Maresca loyalist.”

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Real Madrid are preparing to sign 25-year-old Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernández from Chelsea.
Chelsea would likely sell Fernández for less than £80 million, far below the £100 million-plus they originally paid.
Manchester City have shown interest in Fernández, but only if they can first acquire Real Madrid midfielder Rodri.
Enzo Maresca, appointed to replace Pep Guardiola at Chelsea, has a strong relationship with Fernández and is described as a “Maresca loyalist.”