Chelsea are preparing to take a hard line over Enzo Fernandes’ future, with reports in Spain suggesting they are drawing a clear line on finances amid growing interest from Real Madrid.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Chelsea have set a minimum offer of €100m (£87m) for the Argentina international, but sources believe the final price could rise to closer to €120m (£105m) before negotiations become realistic.
This evaluation also shows how highly Chelsea value Fernandes. The midfielder joins Chelsea in a blockbuster deal worth around £107m and the club remain keen to protect their sporting and financial investment.
With Fernandes on a long-term contract, Chelsea will not be under immediate pressure to sell him and are expected to demand a fee that reflects Fernandes’ importance to the team.
Real Madrid have long-term interest in Fernandes
This rating once again shows how highly the Blues value Fernandes.
The midfielder joins Chelsea in a blockbuster deal worth around £107m and the club remain keen to protect their sporting and financial investment.
Due to his long-term contract, the Premier League side will not be forced to sell immediately and are expected to demand a fee that reflects Fernandes’ importance to the team.
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From Chelsea’s point of view, Fernandes remains a central figure in the project.
Despite periods of instability across the team, he proved to be one of the most reliable performers in midfield, demonstrating control, passing range and leadership.
Club sources say the Blues do not view him as a player to be sold, but as a cornerstone on which to build future improvement.
This explains why the reported range of €100-120 million is only a starting point rather than a final compromise.
Given Chelsea’s initial outlay, a sale below that level would make little sense unless things change dramatically.
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