Enzo Fernández dreams of Real, but exit blocked for ex-Benfica star | OneFootball

Enzo Fernández intends to head to Real Madrid. According to reports, the Argentine midfielder, who was recently eliminated from the English League Cup, is looking to leave Chelsea, where he has been feeling unhappy, and the Spanish capital's club is seen as a dream destination. However, there is an obstacle that could hinder the intentions of the former Benfica player.

According to the newspaper Marca, the number 8, despite being a key player and captain for the London club, is not happy with Chelsea's current performance in the Premier League. Three years after making the leap to the Premier League, the Argentine feels it is time to give his career a new direction.

With that in mind, the Spanish daily reveals that Enzo Fernández wants Real Madrid and knows that Álvaro Arbeloa’s team is looking to strengthen the midfield. Among the various options on the table, the Merengues’ management believes that the former Benfica player fits the profile needed to fill the gaps in the Blancos’ squad.

However, the Spanish press points out that Florentino Pérez will not have an easy task ahead. Apparently, the main obstacle to making this deal happen lies in the Argentine’s market value. The portal Transfermarkt values the deal between the two parties at around 140 million euros, after the Blues paid 121 million euros to the Eagles in January 2023.

This season, playing for Chelsea, Enzo Fernández – valued at 85 million euros – has already played a total of 36 official matches: 23 in the Premier League, eight in the Champions League, four in the English League Cup, and one in the FA Cup. In the 2,866 minutes he has spent on the pitch, the Argentine has recorded 11 goals and four assists.

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