{"id":45537,"date":"2026-04-07T11:18:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T15:18:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/07\/chelsea-star-to-submit-surprise-transfer-request-following-reports-of-rift\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T11:18:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T15:18:20","slug":"chelsea-star-to-submit-surprise-transfer-request-following-reports-of-rift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/07\/chelsea-star-to-submit-surprise-transfer-request-following-reports-of-rift\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea star to submit surprise transfer request following reports of rift"},"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\/04\/07\/chelsea-star-to-submit-surprise-transfer-request-following-reports-of-rift\/#Enzo_Fernandes_punished_by_Chelsea_for_comments_made_during_international_break\" >Enzo Fernandes punished by Chelsea for comments made during international break<\/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\/04\/07\/chelsea-star-to-submit-surprise-transfer-request-following-reports-of-rift\/#Is_Enzo_Fernandes_time_at_Chelsea_coming_to_an_end\" >Is Enzo Fernandes&#8217; time at Chelsea coming to an end?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Enzo Fernandes is reportedly ready to take up the nuclear option to secure his dream move to Real Madrid, with the Argentine midfielder set to submit a formal transfer request to the Chelsea structure.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to Spanish TV show El Chiringuito (as reported by Goal), the 25-year-old has decided to end the innuendo and instead take a &#8220;firm stance&#8221; to facilitate his exit from Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n<p>The report suggests Fernandes considers a move to the Santiago Bernab\u00e9u a top priority and intends to reach out to Chelsea to secure a deal this summer.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enzo_Fernandes_punished_by_Chelsea_for_comments_made_during_international_break\"><\/span>Enzo Fernandes punished by Chelsea for comments made during international break<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Relations between Fernandes and Chelsea deteriorated significantly after the March international break.<\/p>\n<p>The midfielder was handed a two-game internal suspension by manager Liam Rosenior for &#8220;crossing the line&#8221; during a series of public comments.<\/p>\n<p>During these interactions, Fern\u00e1ndez expressed a desire to live in Madrid, citing the language and culture as a perfect fit for his family.<\/p>\n<p>These comments came on the heels of Chelsea&#8217;s humiliating 8-2 aggregate defeat in the Champions League at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain, which Rosenior deemed &#8220;unfortunate&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, the Argentine was left out of the squad for the FA Cup quarter-final against Port Vale and will also miss this weekend&#8217;s crucial Premier League match against Manchester City.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Enzo_Fernandes_time_at_Chelsea_coming_to_an_end\"><\/span>Is Enzo Fernandes&#8217; time at Chelsea coming to an end?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fernandes has been a central figure in Chelsea&#8217;s project since arriving from Benfica in January 2023 for a UK-record \u00a3106.8m.<\/p>\n<p>In the current 2025\/26 season, he has played in 46 games and recorded 12 goals and 6 assists, often wearing the captain&#8217;s armband in the absence of Reece James.<\/p>\n<p>However, despite his personal qualities, the midfielder reportedly became disillusioned after failing to find consistent success at Chelsea.<\/p>\n<p>El Chiringuito explains that the main hurdle remains Chelsea&#8217;s staggering valuation, which could reach \u20ac150m (about \u00a3131m).<\/p>\n<p>Real Madrid are reportedly aware of Chelsea&#8217;s firm stance on backing a contract until 2032 and may deliberately delay a formal bid until the last week of August in order to put pressure on the London club to lower their demands.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Enzo Fernandes is reportedly ready to take up the nuclear option to secure his dream move to Real Madrid, with the Argentine midfielder set to submit a formal transfer request to the Chelsea structure. 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