Fernandez and Agent Issue Apology to Chelsea Over Recent Remarks

Enzo Fernandez and his representative have offered apologies to Chelsea following comments made during his time with the Argentine national team. Fernandez expressed a desire to potentially live in Madrid, sparking speculation about a possible move to Real Madrid in the summer. Despite this, no discussions regarding his sale have taken place, and he 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 him. Fernandez is seeking improved terms on his contract, but his recent comments may have hindered his cause. He had cast doubt over his future at Chelsea after their Champions League defeat, stating 'I don't know' when asked if he would still be at the club next season. Fernandez's agent, Javier Pastore, deemed the decision to drop him for two games as 'completely unfair,' claiming that Fernandez did not mention any club or express a desire to leave Chelsea. Pastore revealed that contract renewal talks had stalled, with the intention to revisit the discussion after the World Cup. Chelsea's head coach, Liam Rosenior, has since stated that he and Fernandez are in a good place, and they will move forward to ensure a strong finish to the season.