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Fernandez Eyes Chelsea Exit Amid PSG Interest

Published 16 January 2026

Chelsea's squad faces uncertainty in the wake of manager Enzo Maresca's dismissal earlier this month, with midfielder Enzo Fernandez reportedly considering his future at the club amid interest from Paris Saint-Germain. The 24-year-old World Cup winner, who joined the Blues in a 107 million-pound transfer from Benfica in January 2023, has made 145 appearances for the West London side but appears unsettled following the Italian's departure on New Year's Day.

Maresca's sacking came after 18 months in charge, marking him as the fourth managerial change under the current ownership, following Thomas Tuchel, Graham Potter, and Mauricio Pochettino. Liam Rosenior was appointed as the new head coach last week, but the upheaval has left Fernandez disheartened. The Argentine international shared a close professional relationship with Maresca and posted a heartfelt message on social media after the dismissal, thanking the Italian for the experiences and lessons learned during their time together. "Mister, thank you for everything shared and experienced during this stage," Fernandez wrote. "I learned a lot and I value every advice and experience."

French outlet L'Equipe reports that Paris...

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