His name is not new among the echoes of the Spanish press that resonate in the halls of information. Enzo Fernandez has been frequently linked in recent seasons to join Real Madrid, but everything has remained a plan that never materialized. More than a rumor, it is a signing that has not been possible.

When Toni Kroos retired, Carlo Ancelotti, then the Real Madrid technical director, requested the board to sign the Argentine world champion. His request was ignored. The same happened with Xabi Alonso, a manager who asked for him to fill the absence of Luka Modric. They did not listen to him either.

Now that Alvaro Arbeloa is the white helmsman and faces a critical period at the start of his command, the urgency to have Fernandez in Madrid is back on the table. It is no longer a matter of luxury or preference, but of necessity to strengthen a midfield that cannot find balance and strength.

Adding to the above is the footballer's own desire to wear the Real Madrid jersey and to leave the Premier League, a tournament he endures due to issues off the pitch. He is also excited to play for 'the best team on the planet'. However, his motivation to leave Chelsea comes from elsewhere.

Currently, these are Enzo Fernandez's numbers with the Blues: 150 games, 27 goals, and 27 assists.

As hard as it may seem to believe, the English weather is a factor in considering the change. The cold, rain, and lack of sun are something that weigh on Enzo, who is accustomed to warm temperatures and less hostile environments in that sense.

Fernandez wants to follow the example of his friend, Julian Alvarez. Having seen that 'The Spider' was able to reinvent his life for the better in Madrid upon his arrival at the Colchoneros, Enzo desires the same. On one hand, Alvarez bet on the footballing aspect because he would have less activity at Manchester City with Erling Haaland in his prime. On the other, his privacy and personal condition were benefited in a city that offers him what most closely resembles his interests and satisfactions.

The Argentine is valued at €140 million. After conquering the world title in Qatar 2022, the midfielder was signed for €121 million that Chelsea paid to Benfica for his transfer. If Real Madrid goes for him, it would be the most expensive signing in the club's history.

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