Enzo Fernandez is, according to his father, set to ask new Chelsea boss Maurico Pochettino for a role change at Stamford Bridge.
When he signed with the Blues for £107 million ($137 million) in January, the Argentina international—who helped his side win the World Cup in Qatar 2022—became the most expensive player in British sport.
Being forced to play holding midfield frequently as Chelsea limped to a bottom-half finish in the Premier League was a baptism of fire for the 22-year-old in England.
Also in 2023–2024, Fernandez is eager to advance a little farther, with the goal of meeting with a fellow countryman who is getting ready to take over as manager in west London.
However, Fernandez’s father, Raul, has told reporters when asked about the present and future for his son:
“Enzo is comfortable, happy, and adjusting to London. He was happy about the arrival of Pochettino.
“Next season? My son wants to be a champion. I think [we will see Enzo play further forward].
“He was going to ask [Pochettino] to play further advanced.”
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Chelsea are reported to be in the market for another holding option, as France international N’Golo Kante prepares to depart as a free agent, with Brighton star Moises Caicedo a player that has been registering on their recruitment radar for some time.
