{
  "id": 2186685,
  "title": "Alonso addresses Enzo Fernandez’ Chelsea future amid Man City links",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/alonso-addresses-enzo-fernandez-chelsea-future-amid-man-city-links",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-20T17:25:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/alonso-addresses-enzo-fernandez-chelsea-172500780.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Xabi Alonso reaffirmed that Enzo Fernandez remains a Chelsea player, despite speculation linking him with a potential move to Manchester City. The Argentine midfielder's future at the London club is currently secure, according to Alonso, who praised Fernandez's integration into the team and his readiness for the upcoming Premier League season. City's interest in Fernandez surged after their summer sale of Rodri to Barcelona for £65.4 million, with Chelsea reportedly setting a deadline for a minimum £120 million bid. However, no such offer was forthcoming, and the club may now pursue a higher valuation for the 25-year-old. Real Madrid was also linked with Fernandez, but the Spanish giants have denied any interest in the player. Alonso addressed Fernandez's potential departure at a press conference prior to Chelsea's opening Premier League match against Fulham, expressing confidence in the player's commitment and attitude. Other Chelsea players, including Liam Delap, Tosin Adarabioyo, and Axel Disasi, are reportedly available for sale. Alonso remains content with his squad's composition and outlook for the new campaign, acknowledging the potential need for some players to adapt to the return of teammates from the FIFA World Cup.",
  "summary": "Xabi Alonso insists that Enzo Fernandez is still a Chelsea player amid reports linking him with a move to Premier League rivals Manchester City, but offered no guarantees that he will remain so. City ...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}