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According to Metro’s story from Tuesday, June 9, 2026, Real Madrid is preparing to make a formal bid for Enzo Fernandez, a midfielder now playing for Chelsea. The report states that Real Madrid wants to see how determined Chelsea is to hold onto one of its key assets this summer. It is no secret that the Argentine World Cup champion wants out of Stamford Bridge, and the Bernabeu is his top choice. Chelsea reportedly wants around £120 million to sign him after spending £106 million to get him from Benfica in January 2023.
When Xabi Alonso takes over as manager of Chelsea in July, rumour has it that he sees Fernandez as an integral part of his strategy and is keen to keep him for the next season. The former midfielder will be eager to re-establish Bayer Leverkusen’s aspirations with a formidable team, having earned a stellar reputation during his time there. The selection of a new manager is highly relevant to Real Madrid’s interest. Reportedly, Fernandez is a prime example of the type of high-profile player that Jose Mourinho hopes to sign when he returns to management, and President Florentino Perez has promised substantial financial support to Mourinho in order to facilitate this process.
At the same time, defender Marc Cucurella has asked to leave, and Chelsea seems more willing to approve his transfer. With the words “I can see that happening,” Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink—a striker for Chelsea in his younger days—suggested the possibility of a reunion with his childhood club. As one of Chelsea’s top players, he has performed admirably. Prefer than bolstering a domestic rival, rumours have emerged that Chelsea would prefer send Cucurella to outside team.
