{"id":1646,"date":"2026-08-20T05:19:55","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T05:19:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=1646"},"modified":"2026-08-20T05:19:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T05:19:55","slug":"chelsea-give-the-biggest-hint-yet-they-are-going-to-keep-enzo-fernandez-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=1646","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea give the biggest hint yet they are going to keep Enzo Fernandez this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The 2026 summer transfer window saga involving Enzo Fernandez is running out of days, and Chelsea have just given a big clue that he may stay at the club after all.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fernandez<\/a> has been open in his desire to leave the club this summer, with Manchester City now the most likely destination if anywhere.<\/p>\n

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However, up until now no official bid has met Chelsea\u2019s<\/a> demands, and they currently expect to start the season with the Argentine in their ranks.<\/p>\n

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Chelsea give biggest hint yet that Enzo Fernandez will stay this summer<\/h2>\n

Fernandez has been training with Xabi Alonso\u2019s<\/a> first team, after coming off the bench in their final pre-season friendly against Bayer Leverkusen.<\/p>\n

Chelsea have today announced the squad numbers<\/a> their players will be wearing for the upcoming season, with Fernandez retaining his number eight jersey.<\/p>\n

The Blues would surely not be looking to offer one of the most prestigious numbers at the club to a player they have fears will be leaving this summer.<\/p>\n

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So, with just two weeks left in the window, Chelsea have given an indication that their expectation to continue with Fernandez has merit.<\/p>\n

Fellow Argentinian and new signing Valentin Barco<\/a> has been given the number four shirt, suggesting he will remain in the first team squad this season.<\/p>\n

This comes at the expense of Tosin Adarabioyo<\/a>, who remains strongly linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer.<\/p>\n

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What type of reaction did Enzo Fernandez deserve on his return for Chelsea?\ud83e\udd14<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Fern\u00e1ndez at this point is expected to start the opening game of the season against Fulham, likely in place of Reece James from the last friendly.<\/p>\n

The club captain could drop into the back three, with Wesley Fofana suspended following his red card<\/a> at the end of last season.<\/p>\n

Even if Chelsea were to part ways with Fernandez now, they will be given a very small amount of time to find a suitable replacement.<\/p>\n

This should put them off the idea of parting ways, especially if it is going to be strengthening a direct Premier League rival.<\/p>\n

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