Xabi Alonso confirms Enzo Fernandez remains a Chelsea player
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 1:27 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso stated that midfielder Enzo Fernandez is showing a "good attitude" as he prepares for the Premier League season. Despite recent transfer speculation linking Fernandez to Manchester City, Alonso emphasized that the Argentine is a key player for the club and training well with the squad. Chelsea set a £120m valuation for Fernandez, but no clubs have submitted offers by the recent deadline. The transfer window remains open until September 1, allowing for potential future moves. Chelsea faces Fulham in their opening match soon.
- •Enzo Fernandez linked with Manchester City but no bids received.
- •Xabi Alonso supports Fernandez's commitment to the team.
- •Transfer window closes on September 1, allowing further moves.
- •Chelsea faces Fulham in their first match of the season.
- 1:27 PMYahoo Sports — Enzo Fernandez transfer talk rebuffed by Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso ahead of Premier League season
"The Argentine midfielder has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge and was jeered by fans last week
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