Real Madrid Cuts Rumors About a Possible Purchase of Enzo Fernández Amid the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The merengue club denied any dealings for the Argentine midfielder and reaffirmed its respect for Chelsea and the player.

In the midst of the World Cup, Real Madrid puts an end to the rumors

The rumors linking Enzo Fernández to Real Madrid came to an unexpected halt. Amidst rumors that the Argentine midfielder was looking to leave Chelsea and that his representative was exploring alternatives, the Madrid club decided to issue an official statement to clear up any doubts, there is no interest in signing him.

Statement from Real Madrid

The text disseminated by the institution was categorical: "The club wishes to state that it has not carried out any negotiation, either direct or indirect, aimed at signing the aforementioned player and, likewise, has no intention of undertaking such an operation." With these words, Madrid sought to cut off at the root a speculation that had gained traction in Spanish and Argentine media.

The full statement, moreover, included a gesture of respect toward the footballer and toward Chelsea: "Real Madrid wishes to express its utmost respect for Enzo Fernández, a great footballer whose career and quality are well known, as well as for Chelsea FC, a club with which it maintains an excellent institutional relationship." The merengue entity emphasized that the versions are unfounded and lamented the dissemination of information that "only contributes to generating confusion among fans."

The representative's clarification

Hours before this clarification, Javier "El Flaco" Pastore, Enzo's representative, had acknowledged that the player is thinking about his future beyond Stamford Bridge: "Today he is calmly thinking about the National Team, he is playing in a World Cup, he is very close to reaching the round of 16... He is only thinking about that, and we are looking at possibilities to leave Chelsea, but there is nothing firm or confirmed with any club," he declared to Marca.

The agent also explained the reasons behind the midfielder's visits to Madrid: "He has many friends there. He is very good friends with Julián Álvarez... Every time he traveled, he traveled to see me and to sort out work things, but besides that, who doesn't like Madrid?