Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Chelsea Prepare for All Scenarios Over Enzo Fernandez Future
Enzo Fernandez is a football player for Chelsea.
He was not selected for Chelsea's last two matches.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said the club is waiting to see what happens before the transfer deadline.
Manchester City reportedly wants to sign Fernandez.
The transfer window closes late Tuesday.
Alonso said Chelsea is preparing for every possible outcome.
He also said the team should have enough players to compete after Tuesday.
Fernandez joined Chelsea from Benfica in 2023 for a very large transfer fee.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said the club is preparing for all scenarios regarding Enzo Fernandez's future.
Fernandez was left out of Chelsea's squad for the 4-3 Premier League win over Brighton.
The midfielder also missed Chelsea's League Cup victory over third-tier Luton.
Manchester City reportedly has interest in signing Fernandez before the summer transfer window closes Tuesday.
Fernandez joined Chelsea from Benfica in 2023 for £106.7 million, then a British-record fee.
- Who
- Chelsea, manager Xabi Alonso, midfielder Enzo Fernandez, and reportedly Manchester City.
- What
- Chelsea is preparing for possible outcomes regarding Fernandez's future after leaving him out of two consecutive matchday squads.
- When
- The uncertainty continues until the summer transfer window closes late Tuesday.
- Where
- The latest omission occurred before Chelsea's 4-3 Premier League win over Brighton at Stamford Bridge in London.
- Why
- Manchester City reportedly has interest in signing Fernandez, while Chelsea has not confirmed his future.
- Manager
- Xabi Alonso
- Player
- Enzo Fernandez
- Recent omission
- Fernandez was not included against Brighton in the Premier League.
- Previous omission
- He also missed the League Cup win over third-tier Luton.
- Reported interested club
- Manchester City
- Transfer deadline
- Late Tuesday
- Chelsea signing fee
- £106.7 million from Benfica in 2023