Chelsea’s Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandes warm up during training at Chelsea’s training ground on January 27, 2026 in Cobham, England. (Photo by Jasper Wax/Getty Images)
Enzo Fernandes has been linked with a move away from Chelsea, with clubs including Real Madrid and Manchester City showing interest in him.
Reports from Spain suggest the player could be sold for £120 million. The 25-year-old playmaker has reportedly made his decision and hopes to leave Chelsea this summer. He wants to change things after Chelsea failed to qualify for next season’s Champions League.
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Enzo Fernandes wants to move on
Fernandes is at the peak of his career and will want to compete at a high level and fight for trophies. It would be difficult to turn down the chance to play for Real Madrid or Manchester City.
Real Madrid need more control and creativity in the center of the park. The Argentina international could be the ideal signing for them. He will give the team creativity and purpose. He has contributed 22 goals for Chelsea this season and is a top-class player who is at his best. He could make an immediate impact on Real Madrid and change the team in the middle of the park.
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Man City could use Fernandes
Meanwhile, Manchester City also need more creativity in the center of the park, especially after the departure of Bernardo Silva. Chelsea’s star player could be the ideal signing for them.
It will be interesting to see which of the two clubs is prepared to pay £120m for the midfielder. He has consistently proven himself in the Premier League and could justify investing in his future.
He has already won the World Cup and Copa America with Argentina and will now aim to win trophies at major club level. It would be ideal for him to join an elite club this summer.
