Real Madrid has issued a statement denying reports linking the club with a move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, insisting it has “no intention” of signing the Argentina international.
The 25-year-old, currently on World Cup duty with Argentina, has been strongly linked with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu. Fernandez had previously suggested he would be open to joining the Spanish club, prompting former Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior to sanction him in April after he publicly entertained the possibility of a summer move.
However, Real Madrid has now categorically dismissed the speculation.
“In light of the reports and statements that have appeared in recent days regarding an alleged interest from Real Madrid CF in the player Enzo Fernández, the club wishes to state that it has not made any effort, either direct or indirect, to sign the aforementioned player and, likewise, has no intention of undertaking such an operation,” the club said in a statement on Friday.
Madrid also expressed its respect for Fernandez and Chelsea, highlighting the “excellent institutional relationship” between the two clubs. It added that continued speculation over a potential transfer was unfounded and risked creating confusion among supporters while harming the clubs and individuals involved.
This is not the first time Madrid has publicly moved to dismiss speculation involving a player from another club. Earlier this month, the Spanish giant clarified its position amid reports linking it with Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise.
Madrid has also recently been involved in a public dispute with city rival Atletico Madrid after reportedly submitting a €150 million bid for Argentina striker Julian Alvarez.
Fernandez, meanwhile, remains focused on Argentina’s bid to win a second successive World Cup. La Albiceleste face Cape Verde in a round-of-32 match in Miami on Friday night.
Argentina advanced through the group stage with three consecutive victories over Algeria, Austria and Jordan. A win against Cape Verde would set up a last-16 meeting with either Egypt or Australia.
Published on Jul 03, 2026
