Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez has refused to close the door on a move away from Chelsea, even as he insisted there are currently no formal discussions with Real Madrid.<\/p>\n
Fern\u00e1ndez has said he is \u201cvery comfortable\u201d at Chelsea, but his comments remain short of a full commitment. Manager Liam Rosenior has defended the midfielder, saying the vice-captain is \u201cfully committed\u201d to the Blues and that earlier comments were \u201cmisconstrued\u201d in translation and emotion.<\/p>\n
The Argentina international also reflected on internal disruption this season, saying Enzo Maresca\u2019s sudden departure midway through this season \u201churt\u201d the team. Chelsea sit under genuine pressure to secure Champions League qualification, a factor that complicates the club\u2019s wider planning.<\/p>\n
On arrival in Argentina for the international window Fern\u00e1ndez gave a measured response to the Real Madrid links: \u201cNothing, zero talks [with Real Madrid]. I\u2019m focused on Chelsea, what\u2019s left of the season. After the World Cup, we\u2019ll see,\u201d Fern\u00e1ndez told TyC Sports. That line leaves him clearly weighing options rather than pledging his future.<\/p>\n
Real Madrid still require midfield reinforcements ahead of next season and must also spend on defence, which could limit how much they can allocate to one signing. Vitinha, another player linked with Los Blancos, gave a contrasting view of his situation: \u201cIt would be silly to leave [Paris Saint-Germain], I don\u2019t think it\u2019s the best thing for me,\u201d illustrating different responses to similar speculation.<\/p>\n
Contract and financial considerations appear central to the story. The Times reports he is \u201ckeen\u201d on getting a new contract with \u201cimproved terms.\u201d Fern\u00e1ndez is not among the top earners in the Premier League and is thought to be on a weekly salary in the region of $248,000 (\u00a3185,000); Salah gets around $400,000 more every seven days. Chelsea\u2019s recent approach has reduced basic rates and increased performance-related incentives, a structure that can leave players receptive to offers that promise more guaranteed pay.<\/p>\n
Public positioning over transfers is a familiar negotiating tool and Fern\u00e1ndez\u2019s careful phrasing has kept his leverage intact for the months ahead.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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