Real Madrid receives a painful rejection

Real Madrid will have to strike a name off their reinforcements list: Enzo Fernández will not leave Chelsea. That's how clear Enzo Maresca, the coach of the London team, has made it when asked about the increasing reports linking the Argentine midfielder to a possible move to the Santiago Bernabéu. The Italian coach, who has shaped a Chelsea in full reconstruction, has not hesitated to protect one of his strongest pillars.

"He is one of our captains, an essential player in our system," said Maresca, closing the door to any possible exit. The Italian not only values his technical quality but also his leadership and influence on the field. With seven goals and thirteen assists, Enzo has been key this season, where Chelsea still dreams of lifting the Conference League trophy and returning to the Champions League.

A new quality 'stopper' will need to be found

Precisely, the decisive match against Nottingham Forest and the European final against Betis mark the end of a season where everything points to the 'blues' returning to the continental elite. This context reinforces Maresca's idea: Enzo is not only not for sale, but his continuity is an absolute priority.

For Real Madrid, this is a setback. The white club was looking for a midfielder with organizing and attacking skills, and as reported by the [AS] newspaper, the world champion fit perfectly. But in London, they do not consider his departure. Unless an unexpected twist occurs, Enzo Fernández will remain one of Chelsea's driving forces, and Florentino Pérez will have to look elsewhere.

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