Faced with the threat from Paris and Madrid for Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea are already activating an emergency plan and are turning towards a new La Liga nugget. The price? Astronomical.
Chelsea had everything locked down. In 2023, the Blues thought they had buried all competition by shielding Enzo Fernandez until 2031. But the stratagem is already crumbling: PSG and Real Madrid are returning to the charge, determined to test London’s resistance against their world champion.
Worried about a possible departure, Chelsea leaders therefore launched the hunt for a successor. Several profiles have been studied in recent weeks, but one track is now gaining momentum: that leading to Pablo Barrios, Spanish revelation from Atlético Madrid.
The 21-year-old midfielder is very popular with management, but his freedom comes at a colossal price. According to Caught Offside, Atlético is demanding 90 million euros to open the door to his talent. Chelsea now knows what to expect: keep Enzo… or break the bank.
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