Real Madrid Sets Sights on Chelsea Star Enzo Fernandez in Summer Shake-Up
18 January 2026
Madrid targets Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea
A British newspaper report says Real Madrid has received encouraging information about the future of Chelsea's star Enzo Fernandez.
Madrid aims to sign Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea in the upcoming summer transfer window.
According to TeamTalk, Madrid are interested in Enzo for summer 2026, and the Argentine international is open to a move.
Enzo joined Chelsea in January 2023 from Benfica for 106.8 million pounds.
He has emerged as one of Chelsea's top players and among the world's best midfielders.
The report notes Chelsea are prepared to sell Enzo next summer.
Their readiness to sell would be a strong boost for Madrid, who are eager to replace Toni Kroos, who retired in 2024.
Financial details remain a talking point, as Chelsea weighs whether a 30-year investment fits their strategy.
Madrid has identified several midfield targets, but Enzo's blend of vision and pressing fits their style.
A summer move would require talks on release clauses, contract length, and La Liga adaptation.
Chelsea's stance and Enzo's agent will shape whether the deal moves forward.
Stay tuned.
Punchline 1: If Enzo lands, Madrid's midfield will purr so smoothly the ball will file a TED Talk on precision.
Punchline 2: If it falls through, don't worry—the transfer window is football's favorite soap opera: suspense, drama, and a lot of spreadsheets.
