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Enzo Fernandez's representatives are negotiating with Chelsea, with the midfielder likely to stay after Real's rejection and support from Xabi Alonso.

Representatives of 25-year-old Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez are holding meetings with the club officials at Chelsea to discuss the terms of continued cooperation. Should the consultations conclude successfully, the midfielder will remain at the London club for the 2026/27 season.

The scenario of keeping Fernandez at Stamford Bridge seems the most likely for two reasons:

  1. Transfer valuation and Real Madrid's position: Chelsea's board values the player at £105–120 million. Meanwhile, Real Madrid has officially stated that they have no plans to acquire the Argentine midfielder in the current window.
  2. Manager's desire: Blues boss Xabi Alonso confirmed in discussions with journalists that he has spoken with Enzo and is counting on him for the new season.

Final outcomes from the negotiations between the parties are expected to be formalised before the end of the summer pre-season preparations.