Xabi Alonso expresses desire to retain Enzo Fernandez at Chelsea
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 3:07 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso confirmed his intention to keep midfielder Enzo Fernandez during a press conference at Stamford Bridge. Fernandez, currently with Argentina for the World Cup, has been linked to Real Madrid, but the Spanish club denied interest, leaving his future uncertain. Alonso stated that he and Fernandez have discussed the matter privately. He also announced that striker Nicolas Jackson will join the pre-season tour in Australia and Asia, while winger Alejandro Garnacho is seeking a move away from the club.
- •Xabi Alonso aims to keep Enzo Fernandez at Chelsea.
- •Fernandez linked with Real Madrid but no confirmed interest.
- •Nicolas Jackson will join Chelsea's summer tour.
- •Alejandro Garnacho seeking a move from Chelsea.
- •Alonso targets European competition qualification.
- 6:57 PMESPN Soccer — Alonso wants Enzo Fernández to stay at Chelsea
- 3:07 PMYahoo Sports — Alonso wants to keep Fernandez at Chelsea
- 3:07 PMBBC Sport — Alonso wants to keep Fernandez at Chelsea
"New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is unveiled at Stamford Bridge and says he wants to keep Enzo Fernandez at the club.
"New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is unveiled at Stamford Bridge and says he wants to keep Enzo Fernandez at the club.
"Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has said he wants to keep Enzo Fernández at the club amid a potential exit this summer.
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External links- ESPN SoccerJul 13, 2026, 6:57 PMAlonso wants Enzo Fernández to stay at Chelsea
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has said he wants to keep Enzo Fernández at the club amid a potential exit this summer.
- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 3:07 PMAlonso wants to keep Fernandez at Chelsea
New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is unveiled at Stamford Bridge and says he wants to keep Enzo Fernandez at the club.
- BBC SportJul 13, 2026, 3:07 PMAlonso wants to keep Fernandez at Chelsea
New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is unveiled at Stamford Bridge and says he wants to keep Enzo Fernandez at the club.
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