Enzo Fernández Makes Decision On Chelsea’s Future During International Break

‎Chelsea midfielder, Enzo Fernandez, reportedly turned down overtures from multiple Atletico Madrid players who tried to persuade him to join the Spanish club during the international break.

‎Despite being contracted until 2032, Fernandez has been linked with a move away from Chelsea in recent months, with most of the speculation revolving around an ambitious Real Madrid switch.

‎According to Eduardo Burgos, the transfer being proposed was to the other half of the Spanish capital.

‎While on international duty with Argentina for World Cup qualifiers this month, Fernandez faced inquiries from several Atletico players.

‎There were no fewer than five Atletico players in the latest Argentina squad. Right-back Nahuel Molina was joined by midfielder Rodrigo De Paul and forward trio Julian Alvarez, Angel Correa, and Giuliano Simeone, the latter of whom is also the son of Atleti manager Diego.

‎The report claims “several” of the Atletico representatives spoke with Fernandez to try and convince him to join the club, but Chelsea’s vice-captain made it clear he had no interest in making the move.

‎Fernandez is not interested in leaving Chelsea, where he has forced his way firmly back into the thinking of manager Enzo Maresca after a spell on the sidelines earlier this season.

‎However, it is still claimed that “all options are open” in regards to Fernandez’s future albeit apparently not a move to Atletico.

‎Chelsea has signed young midfielder Dario Essugo from Sporting CP and will soon welcome Brazil international Andrey Santos back from a successful loan spell at Strasbourg.

‎This influx of talent is set to heighten competition in Maresca’s midfield.