Chelsea considers a cheap alternative to replace Enzo Fernández

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Georginio Wijnaldum, a 35-year-old Dutch midfielder, is one of the options being considered by Chelsea's transfer market to cover the departure of Enzo Fernández to Manchester City. The London club has already contacted the player, and discussions include a contract for one season plus an optional one.

The operation gains strength due to Wijnaldum's contractual situation. The Dutch player became a free agent on July 1, 2026 after finishing his spell at Al-Ettifaq, which means Chelsea would not have to pay a transfer fee to sign him.

Georginio Wijnaldum emerges following Enzo Fernández's departure

Chelsea's move comes after Enzo Fernández left Stamford Bridge to join Manchester City for 125 million pounds, about 145 million euros, on the summer transfer deadline day. The Argentine signed with Enzo Maresca's side for five seasons.

Fernández concluded his time at Chelsea with 31 goals and 29 assists in 170 matches after arriving from Benfica in January 2023. His departure left the London team without one of its regular midfielders and required seeking alternatives with little room to maneuver.

Chelsea had attempted to sign Lamine Camara to fill that gap, but the deal with Monaco fell through at the final stretch of the market. The French club withdrew from the agreement after reaching an almost 47-million-pound transfer, leaving the English club without that addition.

In this scenario, Wijnaldum emerges as a cost-free transfer solution. According to public information, negotiations are ongoing, and the contemplated format would be 1+1 years.

Wijnaldum's profile fits due to experience

Wijnaldum enters the market as a free agent after three seasons in Saudi Arabia. In his last season with Al-Ettifaq, he played in 34 matches, contributing 17 goals and 7 assists before ending his contract with the club.

Prior to his time in Arabia, the Dutchman gained experience in the Premier League with Newcastle and Liverpool. With the 'Reds,' he featured in 237 games between 2016 and 2021, scoring 22 goals and winning the 2019 Champions League and the 2019/20 Premier League title.

Age is the main factor distinguishing this operation from Chelsea's usual moves. Wijnaldum turned 35 on November 11, but his status as a free agent allows the club to consider a short-term deal without facing a transfer fee.

The Dutch player had already attracted interest from other markets during the summer. In August, Real Salt Lake was in talks with the player, while Al-Jazira also emerged as an option, though none of those avenues materialized.

Now, Chelsea joins the race with a proposal of limited duration. The next step will be determining if Wijnaldum agrees to return to the Premier League and if the economic conditions allow finalizing the agreement after Enzo Fernández's departure.

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