British Media: Enzo Wanted Real Madrid Move, but No Offer Came, Leading to Manchester City Transfer

After the European football summer transfer window closed, Enzo Fernandez joined Manchester City from Chelsea for €145 million (£125 million), becoming one of the most expensive signings of the summer and setting several records. However, British media reported that Enzo's preferred destination had been Real Madrid, but Real Madrid never submitted an offer for him, and he ultimately moved to Manchester City.

The report stated that after Maresca left Chelsea, Enzo had publicly expressed his desire to leave the club. Real Madrid had always been his first-choice destination, but the club never entered negotiations for the transfer and never made an offer because they considered Enzo's valuation too high and believed signing him would not fit the club's financial interests.

During the summer, Chelsea's new head coach Xabi Alonso held talks with Enzo in an attempt to change his mind and convince him to stay, but Enzo had already made up his mind to leave.

Ultimately, just hours before the transfer window closed, Chelsea reached an agreement with Manchester City, who had been keen to sign Enzo due in part to their connection with Maresca.

It is worth noting that near the end of the transfer window, Chelsea's planned signing of Lamine Camara from Monaco fell through despite an agreement having been reached. Chelsea could have halted Enzo's transfer as a result, but they ultimately honored their commitment and allowed him to leave.

After completing the transfer, Enzo posted a farewell message, saying, "I have fallen deeply in love with Chelsea. It will always hold a place in my heart and will remain in my memories forever," and adding that he "had to make such a difficult decision." The comments drew negative reactions from a number of Chelsea supporters.