Fernandez and Agent Offer Apology to Chelsea Over Comments About Future Plans

Enzo Fernandez and his representative have issued an apology to Chelsea following remarks made by the player during his time with the Argentine national team. Fernandez expressed his admiration for Madrid, suggesting he would be open to living there, which sparked 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 comments, Chelsea's head coach, Liam Rosenior, announced that Fernandez would not participate in the squad for two matches, including the recent 7-0 victory over Port Vale and the upcoming game against Manchester City. Real Madrid is set 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 among the players seeking improved contract terms with Chelsea, but his recent comments may have hindered his case. In an interview, Fernandez cast doubt over his future at Chelsea, stating 'I don't know' when asked if he would still be at the club next season. He also mentioned that his focus is currently on the World Cup. During his time with Argentina, Fernandez told a media personality that he likes Madrid, comparing it to Buenos Aires, and stated he would consider living there. Following this, Rosenior imposed a sanction, stating that 'a line was crossed in terms of our culture.' Fernandez's agent, Javier Pastore, deemed the decision 'completely unfair,' arguing that the player did not express a desire to leave Chelsea. Pastore revealed that contract renewal talks have stalled, with the player's current contract set to run until 2032. The agent believes Fernandez deserves better terms, given his capabilities, and plans to revisit negotiations after the World Cup. Rosenior has since stated that he and Fernandez are in a good place, having had a positive conversation, and the situation is not as it seems. The head coach also declined to comment on Pastore's opinions, focusing instead on moving forward and ensuring a strong finish to the season.