Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleChelsea manager Xabi Alonso has praised Enzo Fernandez for maintaining a good attitude in training ahead of their Premier League opener against Fulham, while refusing to engage in speculation regarding the midfielder's future. The 25-year-old Argentina international was jeered by some supporters during a pre-season friendly against Real Sociedad following rumours of a potential departure from Stamford Bridge. Chelsea set a deadline last week for clubs to meet their £120m valuation of Fernandez, but Manchester City chose not to submit a formal bid despite showing strong interest. The west London club now expects Fernandez to stay until at least next summer, though he could still technically be sold before the transfer window closes on 1 September. In positive news for Chelsea, striker Joao Pedro has signed a new contract and taken the number 9 shirt, earning strong praise from Alonso for his development and personality. In fullEnzo Fernandez transfer talk rebuffed by Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso ahead of Premier League seasonMore 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
Xabi Alonso defends Enzo Fernandez after he was booed by Chelsea fans
Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleChelsea manager Xabi Alonso has praised Enzo Fernandez for maintaining a good attitude in training ahead of their Premier League opener against Fulham, while refusing to engage in speculation regarding the midfielder's future. The 25-year-old Argentina international was jeered by some supporters during a pre-season friendly against Real Sociedad following rumours of a potential departure from Stamford Bridge. Chelsea set a deadline last week for clubs to meet their £120m valuation of Fernandez, but Manchester City chose not to submit a formal bid despite showing strong interest. The west London club now expects Fernandez to stay until at least next summer, though he could still technically be sold before the transfer window closes on 1 September. In positive news for Chelsea, striker Joao Pedro has signed a new contract and taken the number 9 shirt, earning strong praise from Alonso for his development and personality. In fullEnzo Fernandez transfer talk rebuffed by Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso ahead of Premier League seasonMore 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
