Enzo Fernandez's Agent Hints at Possible Real Madrid Move

Chelsea midfielder's representative says he 'wants to play in the best competitions' amid Champions League qualification concerns.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 11:00am

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The agent of Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández has continued to give mixed messages about the possibility of a summer transfer, amid links to Real Madrid. Fernández was recently suspended by Chelsea after appearing to publicly flirt with Madrid during the international break, but his agent has since attempted to downplay the situation. However, the agent also hinted that Fernández could re-evaluate his options if Chelsea fail to qualify for the Champions League.

Why it matters

Fernández's future at Chelsea remains uncertain, with the Argentina international's comments during the international break causing tension at the club. His agent's latest comments suggest that Champions League qualification could be a key factor in determining whether Fernández stays at Stamford Bridge or pursues a move to Real Madrid.

The details

Fernández's agent, Javier Pastore, claimed that his client would consider his options at the end of the season, but later backtracked and said the player had apologized to Chelsea. However, Pastore also hinted that if Chelsea fail to qualify for the Champions League, Fernández could re-think his future, as the player 'wants to play in the best competitions' and is 'a winner'.

  • In March 2023, Fernández was suspended by Chelsea for two games after appearing to publicly flirt with Real Madrid during the international break.
  • Chelsea are currently sixth in the Premier League table, one point behind Liverpool in fifth, with seven games remaining in the season.

The players

Enzo Fernández

A 25-year-old Argentine midfielder who joined Chelsea in January 2023 for a club-record fee of $142 million.

Javier Pastore

Enzo Fernández's agent, who has been making mixed statements about his client's future.

Luka Modric

A Real Madrid legend who Fernández has cited as an inspiration.

Toni Kroos

Another Real Madrid legend who Fernández has cited as an inspiration.

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What they’re saying

“These are statements he made without any intention of causing problems at Chelsea. We're on the same page with Chelsea. We made peace yesterday and the day before between Chelsea and the player. There were never really any problems. We cleared the air.”

— Javier Pastore, Enzo Fernández's agent

“He'll play in the World Cup this summer and finish the season with Chelsea. Now, we're waiting for Chelsea to qualify for the Champions League because he wants to play in the best competitions and he's a winner, and then we'll see. Honestly, we're not thinking about that right now.”

— Javier Pastore, Enzo Fernández's agent

What’s next

Chelsea's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League next season will be a key factor in determining Enzo Fernández's future. The Blues currently sit sixth in the Premier League, one point behind Liverpool in fifth, with seven games remaining.

The takeaway

Enzo Fernández's future at Chelsea remains uncertain, with his agent hinting that the player's desire to compete in the Champions League could lead to a potential move to Real Madrid if the Blues fail to qualify for Europe's top club competition.