Why Fernandez uncertainty has echoes of Isak saga
Summary
Chelsea agreed to sell midfielder Enzo Fernandez for £120 million by August 14, but no bids arrived, so the club said he is not for sale this transfer window. Despite this, Manchester City still wants to sign Fernandez, and Chelsea has hired agent Jorge Mendes to help sort out the situation.Key Facts
- Enzo Fernandez joined Chelsea from Benfica for £107 million in 2023.
- Chelsea set a deadline of August 14 to receive bids for Fernandez at £120 million.
- No formal offers met the deadline, so Chelsea declared Fernandez not for sale.
- Manchester City remains interested in Fernandez and is also negotiating to buy Ayyoub Bouaddi for £85 million.
- Chelsea hired top agent Jorge Mendes to manage Fernandez’s potential transfer.
- Fernandez tried to move to Real Madrid earlier but the move did not happen.
- Fan reactions to Fernandez at Chelsea have been mixed, with some boos and some cheers.
- Chelsea’s new manager Xabi Alonso gave Fernandez the captain’s armband in a recent friendly game.
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