Enzo Fernandez 'in talks' to leave Chelsea

Cameron Smith
Cameron Smith
  • 17 Mar 2026 12:01 GMT
  • 4 min read
Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea
© IMAGO

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is reportedly in “talks” to leave Stamford Bridge this summer after receiving offers from several clubs across world football.

Article continues under the video

The Argentina international has been with the Blues for the past three years, however his spell in west London could be set to end ahead of the 2026-27 season amid interest from Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.

Current ETV
Player image Enzo Fernández
Enzo Fernández

M, DM (C)

Chelsea logo

Chelsea

Enzo Fernández
Enzo Fernández

M, DM (C)

Chelsea

Chelsea

€82.3M

ETV Range

€74M - €90.5M

Both European giants have been heavily linked with the 25-year-old in recent months, although they will face significant competition for his signature as two Saudi Pro League clubs and two Premier League clubs have enquired about the possibility of a summer deal.

That is according to Arabic publication WinWin, who claim that Fernandez is open to leaving Stamford Bridge this summer, with initial talks already underway with a number of teams.

The former Benfica midfielder is reportedly fully focused on helping Chelsea qualify for next season’s Champions League, but he is ready to leave the club as he looks to regularly compete for major honours.

Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea
© IMAGO - Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea

Enzo Fernandez to leave Chelsea?

It’s reported that discussions over a potential summer transfer will intensify following the upcoming 2026 World Cup, however an agreement will be difficult to finalise as Fernandez still has six years remaining on his current contract at Chelsea, while the Blues have no intention of sanctioning a sale.

Fernandez, who joined Chelsea for a fee of €121 million in January 2023, has scored 12 goals and provided six assists in 44 appearances across all competitions so far this season, and he has established himself as an integral player under new boss Liam Rosenior.

However, Chelsea are understood to be “very close” to finalising a deal to bring Strasbourg midfielder Valentin Barco to the club this summer and this has ignited rumours that Fernandez could leave the club, with Real Madrid and PSG known to be huge admirers of the 25-year-old.

Football transfer news headlines today

Transfer Rumours: Chelsea receive Enzo Fernandez exit threat as Arsenal decision confirmed

Chelsea Transfer News Today: Record fee paid as shock Arsenal raid eyed

Man Utd Transfer News Today: Baleba decision made as new €100m target identified

Arsenal Transfer News Today: Kai Havertz exit threat as contract terms agreed

The FootballTransfers app

Check out FootballTransfers' new app for all of football's big storylines, transfer rumours and exclusive news in one convenient place directly on your mobile device.

The FootballTransfers app is available on Google Play and in the Apple App Store. Download here:

Google Play

App Store

Never miss the next big transfer!

Get the latest transfer insights and analyses directly in your mailbox.