The future of Chelsea star Enzo Fernández remains uncertain, as the player is linked with a departure from the London club during the current summer transfer window.
With less than 48 hours remaining until the close of the current summer transfer window, Enzo is linked with leaving Chelsea and signing for Manchester City.
Enzo wishes to leave Chelsea, as the player seeks to join a club that will offer the Argentine international the opportunity to play in the Champions League this season.
In this context, Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has excluded Enzo Fernández from the Blues' match against Brighton, which is set to kick off shortly as part of the second round of the Premier League.
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Alonso confirmed in statements to Sky Sports regarding Enzo Fernández's future that he wants all players to be focused on Chelsea.
Speaking about Enzo's future, Alonso said: "We choose and evaluate what is best for the team; I need the squad to be focused."
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Chelsea wishes to part ways with Enzo Fernández for approximately 140 million euros, while the player is under contract with the English club until the end of June 2032.
Recent reports indicate that Enzo Fernández wishes to move to Manchester City, as the player seeks to reunite with the current Citizens coach, Enzo Maresca, who previously managed Chelsea in past years.