The firing of manager Enzo Maresca has cast doubt on Enzo Fernández’s future at Chelsea. Maresca’s departure has reportedly upset the 24-year-old Argentine midfielder, and he is now unsure about his future at Stamford Bridge. Following this, Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly put the World Cup winner on their summer transfer shortlist.
For Chelsea, the timing couldn’t be worse. Maresca was fired even though he won the Conference League and the Club World Cup. Liam Rosenior was quickly named as his replacement. Chelsea are currently in 8th place in the Premier League with 31 points, four points behind Liverpool, who are in the Champions League qualification spots. During his time at the club, Fernández and the Italian manager had a good working relationship.
Reports from France say that PSG won’t make a move this January, but they might try to get Fernández when the summer transfer window opens. The Parisian club are currently in second place in Ligue 1, one point behind leaders Lens. They want to improve their midfield options. Luis Campos, the sporting director, is focusing on promoting academy products this month, so there won’t be any big signings.
The Blues signed Enzo Fernandez from Benfica in January 2023 for a British-record fee of £106.8 million. He signed a contract that lasts until 2032. This season, Maresca helped him find consistency and form.
Rosenior’s arrival from Strasbourg marks another change in Fernández’s Chelsea career as a manager. He has already worked for Graham Potter, Mauricio Pochettino, and Maresca while he has been in west London. It is still unclear whether the new manager can keep him committed to the project.
In the last few months, Real Madrid have also been linked to the midfielder, which makes his future even more complicated. For now, Chelsea will hope that Rosenior can quickly show he is in charge and reassure key players like Fernández that the club’s plans remain clear.
Rosenior Has To Quickly Stabilize The Chelsea Squad
Liam Rosenior has signed a contract that will keep him at Chelsea until 2032. His first job is to address the uncertainty caused by Maresca’s sudden departure. The 41-year-old comes from Strasbourg with a reputation for making tactical identities clear, but he takes over a team dealing with a mid-season managerial change.
Rosenior’s hiring comes at a very important period for the Blues. Chelsea will have a hard time qualifying for the Champions League while competing in several domestic and European competitions. The new manager needs to quickly gain the trust of senior players like Fernández, whose dedication to the project seems to be fading.
