Pastore on Enzo's trips, ends Real Madrid talk: «Chelsea on his mind» | OneFootball

Javier Pastore spoke up and put an end to the speculation. Enzo Fernández’s agent came out to address the rumors that in recent weeks have linked the Argentine midfielder with Real Madrid, and he was straightforward: «A lot of things come out, but the truth is nothing is happening. His focus is on finishing in the best possible way at Chelsea.» A statement that comes at a time when Enzo’s name continues to make headlines in Spain and England for reasons that go beyond football.

Pastore also explained the context of the remarks that cost Enzo a two-match suspension and the loss of the captaincy at Chelsea: «It’s true that he made statements that maybe were not entirely appropriate for the moment, but nothing more. The truth is he didn’t say anything strange either, he just spoke about Madrid, which he really likes.» And he clarified the real reason for his frequent visits to the Spanish capital: «Every time he has time off, he comes to Madrid because I’m there, because he has friends there, but it doesn’t mean anything more than that.»

The ending was deliberately ambiguous about the future: «Finish the year well at Chelsea, have a good World Cup, and then, then we’ll see.» A phrase that closes no doors, but doesn’t open any specific ones either.

Enzo’s storm with Chelsea began when he said that he likes Madrid a lot as a city to live in, comments that were interpreted as a wink to Real Madrid at the worst possible time, since the team had racked up four straight defeats, including an 8-2 elimination against PSG in the Champions League. The punishment was severe: a two-match suspension and the loss of the captain’s armband.

However, Enzo responded on the pitch. He returned, took on the captaincy again, scored the goal that sent Chelsea to the FA Cup final against Leeds, and was given a standing ovation at Stamford Bridge. A reaction that seems to have put the relationship with the club back on track.

In the days off that followed, the midfielder traveled to Madrid with Marc Cucurella and João Pedro to watch the Masters 1000. It was a similar visit to last year’s, when he was accompanied by Pedro Neto and Nico Jackson. This time, however, the trip was made with the club’s approval, far from any new controversy. Enzo goes to Madrid because his friends are there and because he likes the city, just as Pastore explained. The rest, for now, is just noise.

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