{"id":47745,"date":"2026-05-26T21:37:26","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T01:37:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/26\/enzo-maresca-desperate-to-bring-chelsea-star-to-manchester-city\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T21:37:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T01:37:26","slug":"enzo-maresca-desperate-to-bring-chelsea-star-to-manchester-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/26\/enzo-maresca-desperate-to-bring-chelsea-star-to-manchester-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Enzo Maresca &#8216;desperate&#8217; to bring Chelsea star to Manchester City"},"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\/05\/26\/enzo-maresca-desperate-to-bring-chelsea-star-to-manchester-city\/#Florian_Plettenberg_Manchester_Citys_interest_in_Enzo_Fernandes_becomes_%E2%80%98concrete\" >Florian Plettenberg: Manchester City&#8217;s interest in Enzo Fernandes becomes &#8216;concrete&#8217;<\/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\/05\/26\/enzo-maresca-desperate-to-bring-chelsea-star-to-manchester-city\/#Enzo_Fernandes_could_leave_Chelsea_this_summer\" >Enzo Fernandes could leave Chelsea this summer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chelsea captain Enzo Fernandes is reportedly set to make a surprise move to Manchester City.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In what could turn out to be one of the most important transfer moves of the summer, the World Cup-winning Argentina international has shown strong interest from the reigning Premier League champions as they look to redesign the dynamics of their midfield.<\/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<h2 data-section-id=\"16kzt6f\" data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"898\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Florian_Plettenberg_Manchester_Citys_interest_in_Enzo_Fernandes_becomes_%E2%80%98concrete\"><\/span>Florian Plettenberg: Manchester City&#8217;s interest in Enzo Fernandes becomes &#8216;concrete&#8217;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A sensational update from Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg claims that a move to the Etihad Stadium has quickly become a &#8220;concrete&#8221; possibility for Fernandes.<\/p>\n<p>The report states that Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca remains completely &#8220;desperate&#8221; to secure the former Chelsea general&#8217;s signature.<\/p>\n<p>Maresca, who reportedly has a very close and trusting relationship with the midfielder, sees Fernandes as a unique tactical profile and exactly the type of dynamic orchestrator that City&#8217;s star-studded engine room currently lacks.<\/p>\n<p>However, the Citizens will face stiff competition for the 25-year-old&#8217;s services. European powerhouse Real Madrid have been strongly linked with signing the Argentine player.<\/p>\n<p>Paris Saint-Germain have also put Fernandes on their transfer list, putting the midfielder at the center of the continent&#8217;s heavyweight tug-of-war.<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enzo_Fernandes_could_leave_Chelsea_this_summer\"><\/span>Enzo Fernandes could leave Chelsea this summer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite arriving at Stamford Bridge for a record-breaking fee and subsequently taking over the captain&#8217;s armband, Fernandes is widely expected to secure his departure from west London during the next period.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Want more catchoffside coverage? Add us<span> <\/span>Google recommended sources<span> <\/span>Add trusted news to your favorites list<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>A grueling campaign ended with a defeat away to Sunderland on the final day, which many believe was his farewell game in a Chelsea shirt.<\/p>\n<p>Fernandes enjoyed an individual season statistically, scoring 15 goals and providing seven assists in 53 appearances in all competitions, but his heart was elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p>In January, just after Chelsea were eliminated from the Champions League by PSG, Enzo openly admitted he would welcome the chance to live in the Spanish capital, while also teasing a move to Real Madrid.<\/p>\n<p>The midfielder answered &#8220;I don&#8217;t know&#8221; when asked if he would remain at the club next season, casting doubt on his involvement in Chelsea&#8217;s project.<\/p>\n<p>In the end, then-manager Liam Rosenior said he had &#8220;crossed the line&#8221; and suspended him for two games.<\/p>\n<p>Enzo was then reported to be more definitive about his future, hinting that he might submit a transfer request.<\/p>\n<p>Although he has not submitted his request yet, Enzo is likely to leave, with Real Madrid and Man City emerging as leading candidates.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chelsea captain Enzo Fernandes is reportedly set to make a surprise move to Manchester City. 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