Alonso tried to convince Enzo to stay at Chelsea

Xabi Alonso personally tried to convince Enzo Fernandez to stay at Chelsea this summer. The new head coach of the Londoners wanted to count on the Argentine in his project, but it was not possible to change the player's decision. This was reported by journalist Nizar Kinsella. Enzo already had a clear desire to leave the club and continue his career in another team. In the end, his persistence was one of the key factors in the transition. Fernandez eventually left Chelsea to join Manchester City for an English club record fee of an insane €145m in the final minutes of the transfer window. The transfer took place despite Alonso's attempt to keep the player in the squad. Fernandez has signed a contract until 2031.