Alonso says Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez is ready and not for sale after deadline passes.

Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso has stated he is pleased with midfielder Enzo Fernandez's attitude and training efforts, despite ongoing speculation about the player's future. Alonso's comments come as Chelsea's deadline for transfer bids passed on Friday, August 14, without any offers for the 25-year-old Argentina international, prompting the club to inform his representatives he is not for sale this window.

Fernandez, who has been linked with Manchester City and Real Madrid, returned to Chelsea training last week following Argentina's run to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. Alonso confirmed the player has been with the main squad for approximately ten days ahead of Chelsea's Premier League opener at Fulham on Monday, August 24. "Enzo is a Chelsea player. He's a top, top player. We are happy with him and he's getting ready for Monday," Alonso told reporters on Thursday.

While acknowledging Fernandez's professionalism, Alonso was evasive when asked directly if the midfielder had committed his future to the club. The manager emphasized Fernandez's integration and positive demeanor. "I see him with a really good attitude and that's what we want," Alonso said. This stance comes after...