Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNew Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed he has spoken to midfielder Enzo Fernandez, who is currently at the World Cup with Argentina. Alonso stated that he wishes to keep Fernandez at Chelsea for the upcoming season, despite previous reports linking the player with a move to Real Madrid. Real Madrid had publicly denied interest in Fernandez after he expressed a desire to join them in April, leading to an internal suspension by Chelsea. Chelsea have recently completed the sale of Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid and Andrey Santos to Premier League rivals Manchester United. Alonso also confirmed that fellow Argentine Alejandro Garnacho is attracting interest from other clubs, while Nicolas Jackson will join the team's pre-season tour. In fullXabi Alonso confirms Enzo Fernandez conversation and hints at another Chelsea departureMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in