HERE WE GO: Real Madrid have triumphed over Manchester City and Liverpool to secure the signing of £65m Europe’s in-form player, with the deal finalized last night until 2030.
The player is currently undergoing a medical at the Santiago Bernabéu, and the official announcement will be made today as Carlo Ancelotti welcomes his first signing of the January window.
Real Madrid have successfully beaten City and Liverpool to sign Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez, securing the Argentine midfielder on a contract through 2030.
The deal, finalized last night, sees Fernandez undergoing his medical at the Bernabéu, with an announcement expected later today. This marks the first acquisition of the January transfer window for Ancelotti.
Fernandez, who joined Chelsea in January 2023 for £106 million, has been a regular in the team, making 87 appearances and scoring three goals in the Premier League.
Despite his solid performances, he has reportedly been unsettled at Stamford Bridge. Real Madrid identified him as the perfect candidate to succeed in their creative midfield role, especially as Toni Kroos nears retirement and Luka Modric’s future remains uncertain.
To facilitate the deal, Madrid offered French midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni in exchange. Tchouameni, who joined Madrid from Monaco for £85.3 million in 2022, has struggled to find consistent game time under Ancelotti and has often been played out of position. Chelsea, seeing the potential in Tchouameni, were keen on this swap, hoping to reinvest in other areas of their squad.
Fernandez’s arrival is expected to strengthen Real Madrid’s midfield, adding both depth and creativity. His vision, passing accuracy, and defensive work rate make him a key asset as the club aims to stay competitive in both La Liga and Europe.
Ancelotti has already expressed his excitement about integrating Fernandez into the squad and believes he can make an immediate impact.
The official unveiling of Fernandez will take place later today, where he will put on the iconic white shirt and speak to the media for the first time as a Real Madrid player. Fans are eager for his debut, hopeful that he can elevate the team’s performance in the second half of the season.
