Fernandez and Agent Issue Apology to Chelsea Over Recent Remarks

Enzo Fernandez and his representative have offered apologies to Chelsea for comments made during his time on international duty in Argentina. Fernandez expressed a willingness to reside in Madrid, sparking speculation about a potential move to Real Madrid in the summer. Despite this, no discussions regarding his sale have taken place, and Fernandez remains under contract with Chelsea until 2032. As a consequence of his remarks, Chelsea's head coach, Liam Rosenior, announced that Fernandez would be excluded from the squad for two matches. Real Madrid is expected to sign a midfielder in the summer, with Fernandez being one of their targets, valued at over £100m. However, Chelsea has no intention of selling the player. Fernandez is seeking improved terms on his contract, but his recent comments may have hindered his cause. In interviews, Fernandez mentioned that he enjoys Madrid, comparing it to Buenos Aires, and expressed openness to living there. His agent, Javier Pastore, deemed the decision to drop Fernandez for two games as 'completely unfair,' stating that Fernandez did not mention any club or express a desire to leave Chelsea. Pastore revealed that contract renewal talks have stalled, with the parties unable to reach an agreement. Rosenior later commented that he and Fernandez are in a good place, and the situation is not as it seems. The Chelsea head coach also addressed Pastore's comments, stating that he does not wish to respond to someone else's opinion.