Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Xabi Alonso Addresses Enzo Fernandez's Chelsea Future Amid Transfer Speculation
Enzo Fernandez is a football player at Chelsea.
Some reports say Manchester City may want to buy him.
Chelsea reportedly wants £120 million for the midfielder.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said Fernandez is training well.
He also called Fernandez a very good player.
However, Alonso did not say whether Fernandez personally told him he wants to stay.
Chelsea's first league match is against Fulham on Monday.
That match will also see Alonso face his former teammate Alvaro Arbeloa as a manager.
Xabi Alonso said Enzo Fernandez is training well and preparing for Chelsea's Premier League opener at Fulham.
Alonso called Fernandez a top player but did not confirm whether he wants to remain at Chelsea.
Reports say Manchester City has until August 14 to meet Chelsea's £120 million valuation.
Fernandez joined Chelsea from Benfica in January 2023 on an eight-and-a-half-year contract.
Alonso will make his Premier League debut against Fulham, managed by his former teammate Alvaro Arbeloa.
- Who
- Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez and manager Xabi Alonso are at the center of the transfer discussion, with Manchester City reportedly interested.
- What
- Alonso addressed speculation about Fernandez's future and said the player is preparing for Chelsea's season opener.
- When
- Alonso spoke on Thursday; Chelsea's Premier League opener is on Monday, while the reported Manchester City deadline is August 14.
- Where
- Chelsea will open its Premier League campaign away at Fulham.
- Why
- Transfer speculation followed reports that Manchester City could bid for Fernandez, whom Chelsea values at £120 million.
- Reported valuation
- Chelsea has reportedly set a £120 million valuation for Enzo Fernandez.
- Reported deadline
- Manchester City reportedly has until August 14 to meet the valuation.
- Chelsea contract
- Fernandez joined Chelsea in January 2023 on an eight-and-a-half-year contract.
- Previous transfer fee
- His move from Benfica cost a then-British record £106.8 million, according to the article.
- Season opener
- Chelsea's Premier League opener is against Fulham on Monday.
- Alonso's opponent
- Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa is Alonso's former teammate and friend.