Perez Targets Chelsea Star as Midfield Heir to Luka Modric
According to reports from Fichajes, Real Madrid are preparing a €100 million move for Chelsea’s Enzo Fernández, eyeing him as the long-term midfield general in the Xabi Alonso era. This mega move is set to unfold after the Club World Cup, which Real Madrid will participate in later this year.
Key Points:
Florentino Pérez is driving the push, viewing Enzo as the perfect successor to the aging Luka Modric, whose career is nearing its end.
Enzo remains a top-tier talent with a World Cup winner’s pedigree and a commanding presence in midfield.
Chelsea are unlikely to settle for anything less than his full release clause. However, Madrid might attempt to sweeten the deal with player exchanges—names floated include Arda Güler, Rodrygo, or Endrick.
No official bid has been made yet. Talks are expected to intensify after the FIFA Club World Cup.
Context:
Xabi Alonso is building a new dynasty at Real Madrid. With Kroos and Modric nearing their twilight, Madrid sees Enzo as a central pillar of their next Galáctico midfield. It’s a signal of intent to dominate both domestically and in Europe.
Bottom Line:
Should the deal go through, Madrid will be armed with one of the most versatile and dynamic midfields in world football, combining youth, experience, and explosive talent under Alonso’s tac
tical brilliance.
