Chelsea’s record signing Enzo Fernandez could exit Stamford Bridge as Barcelona and Inter Milan show interest. The £107 million midfielder has lost his starting role under new manager Maresca, despite starting the season strongly. His status as the world’s most expensive midfielder complicates any potential transfer.
Key Highlights
- The world’s most expensive midfielder might leave Chelsea.
- Barcelona and Inter Milan are interested.
- Lost starting spot under new manager Maresca.
Barcelona and Inter Show Interest in World Cup Winner
Chelsea’s star midfielder Enzo Fernandez might be looking for a new home, with Spanish giants Barcelona and Italian powerhouse Inter Milan showing interest in signing him. The World Cup winner, who joined Chelsea for a record-breaking £107 million ($132 million), has found himself spending more time on the bench lately under new manager Enzo Maresca.
Current Struggles at Stamford Bridge
The situation has become challenging for Fernandez at Chelsea. He’s not getting to play as much as before, with the new manager preferring other players like Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia in midfield. While he’s still appearing in cup competitions, his Premier League playing time has decreased significantly.
From Captain’s Armband to Bench
Enzo started the season strongly, playing in almost every Premier League game. He even wore the captain’s armband when team captain Reece James was away. However, things changed quickly, and in recent big matches against Newcastle, Liverpool, and Manchester United, Fernandez had to watch from the sidelines instead of playing on the field.
Record Transfer Fee Complicates Move
What makes this situation more interesting is that Enzo Fernandez holds the record as the most expensive midfielder in the world, ahead of Declan Rice at Arsenal and his Chelsea teammate Moises Caicedo. This massive investment complicates any potential transfer, as Chelsea would naturally want to recover a significant portion of their £107 million outlay.
Potential Future at European Giants
Barcelona and Inter Milan’s interest could offer Fernandez a fresh start, though both clubs would need substantial financial commitments to make any deal possible. For now, the midfielder continues his efforts to regain his starting position at Chelsea, working to prove his worth to the new manager.
