Enzo Fernandez and Agent Issue Apology to Chelsea Over Recent Comments

Enzo Fernandez and his representative have offered apologies to Chelsea for remarks made during his international duty with Argentina. In interviews, Fernandez expressed his interest in potentially residing in Madrid, sparking speculation about a possible move to Real Madrid in the summer. Chelsea has not engaged in discussions to sell Fernandez, who is under contract until 2032. Following his comments, Chelsea's head coach, Liam Rosenior, announced that Fernandez would be excluded from the squad for two matches, including the 7-0 victory over Port Vale and the upcoming game against Manchester City. Real Madrid is expected to sign a midfielder in the summer, with Fernandez being one of their targets, valued at over £100m. However, Chelsea is not actively seeking to sell the player. Fernandez is among the players seeking improved contract terms with Chelsea, but his recent comments may have hindered his cause. In a statement, Fernandez's agent, Javier Pastore, deemed the decision to drop Fernandez for two games as 'completely unfair,' stating that Fernandez did not express any desire to leave Chelsea. Pastore also revealed that contract renewal discussions have stalled, with the player's current contract still having six years to run. Chelsea's head coach, Liam Rosenior, has since commented on the situation, stating that he and Fernandez are in a good place and that things are not as they seem.