{"id":44866,"date":"2026-03-23T17:54:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T21:54:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/23\/well-know-only-after-the-world-cup-big-concern-for-chelsea-as-star-player-refuses-to-rule-out-summer-departure\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T17:54:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T21:54:16","slug":"well-know-only-after-the-world-cup-big-concern-for-chelsea-as-star-player-refuses-to-rule-out-summer-departure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/23\/well-know-only-after-the-world-cup-big-concern-for-chelsea-as-star-player-refuses-to-rule-out-summer-departure\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;We&#8217;ll know only after the World Cup&#8217; \u2013 big concern for Chelsea as star player refuses to rule out summer departure"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/23\/well-know-only-after-the-world-cup-big-concern-for-chelsea-as-star-player-refuses-to-rule-out-summer-departure\/#Enzo_Fernandes_refuses_to_close_ties_with_Real_Madrid\" >Enzo Fernandes refuses to close ties with Real Madrid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/23\/well-know-only-after-the-world-cup-big-concern-for-chelsea-as-star-player-refuses-to-rule-out-summer-departure\/#Chelsea_preparing_to_offer_big_contract_to_fend_off_interest\" >Chelsea preparing to offer big contract to fend off interest<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chelsea vice-captain Enzo Fernandes has failed to commit to the club beyond the summer, sparking fresh uncertainty over his long-term future at Stamford Bridge.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Upon arriving in Argentina for international duty, the midfielder addressed the growing rumors linking him with a high-profile move to Real Madrid.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The speculation follows a disappointing period for the Blues, who were recently knocked out of the Champions League by PSG.<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea currently sit sixth in the Premier League and face a battle to secure European football next season, but Fernandes&#8217; latest comments have Europe&#8217;s elite clubs on high alert.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enzo_Fernandes_refuses_to_close_ties_with_Real_Madrid\"><\/span>Enzo Fernandes refuses to close ties with Real Madrid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When asked about the reported interest from the Spanish giants, Fernandes was quick to clarify that no formal talks were taking place, but notably left the door open to a possible exit after the 2026 World Cup.<\/p>\n<p>Fernandes said (via Fabrizio Romano):<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;No, to be honest, nothing. Zero speaks. Right now we&#8217;re focused on Chelsea and the rest of the last few games of the season. Then we&#8217;ll see once the World Cup is over.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This &#8220;wait and see&#8221; approach signals a significant change from the club&#8217;s official stance.<\/p>\n<p>According to reports, the midfielder is keen to play in the Champions League, but Chelsea are on the verge of missing out on the competition for the second year in a row.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chelsea_preparing_to_offer_big_contract_to_fend_off_interest\"><\/span>Chelsea preparing to offer big contract to fend off interest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite the player&#8217;s ambiguous comments, Chelsea leaders remain determined to preserve their prize money.<\/p>\n<p>Fernandes currently has a huge contract that runs until 2032, giving the club significant leverage in potential negotiations.<\/p>\n<p>As well as Real Madrid, the 25-year-old is also being pursued by PSG and German giants Bayern Munich.<\/p>\n<p>However, Chelsea are reportedly preparing a record contract extension to fend off that interest.<\/p>\n<p>The proposed deal would see Fernandes earn more than \u00a3400,000-a-week, potentially making him the club&#8217;s highest-paid player.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chelsea vice-captain Enzo Fernandes has failed to commit to the club beyond the summer, sparking fresh uncertainty over his long-term future at Stamford Bridge. 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