The Premier League transfer market has once again put an Argentine figure in the spotlight. In recent days, the possibility of Enzo Fernández leaving Chelsea and ending up at Manchester City has gained traction, in a scenario marked by the potential departure of Rodri, a desire that is also circulating in Barcelona.
Amid the noise and rumors circulating in England, the voice that many were waiting for has emerged. Enzo Maresca, the current coach of the Citizens and who previously managed him during his time at Stamford Bridge, decided not to join the speculation.
The Italian knows the national team midfielder well. Between 2024 and 2026, they worked together at Chelsea and lifted the Conference League and the Club World Cup. With him on the bench, Fernández found one of his best versions in European football.
However, when asked about the efforts to bring him in as a possible replacement for a key player on the team, Maresca was direct and shut down any debate. “At this moment, I have to give you the same answer I have from day one, which will always be the same. He is a player from another club, and I don’t think it’s right to talk about other players.”
A clear stance on the market
The coach did not stop with that statement. He expanded on the concept and made his position clear regarding how these types of situations are handled between clubs in the same league.
“At the same time, I don’t think it’s right for other clubs to do this, to talk about our players. That’s why I won’t say anything about players who are not with us.” With those words, he put an end to the topic and avoided fueling the saga that was already generating headlines in England and Argentina.
Maresca's response comes at a delicate moment in the market. The transfer window is still open, and any significant movement can change the landscape for several teams in the Premier League.
The coach himself acknowledged this when referring to Rodri's situation. The Spaniard has just rejoined the squad after his break following the World Cup and continues with the rehabilitation from back surgery that kept him out for an extended period.
Rodri, the other name in the conversation
Regarding the possible destination of the midfielder, Maresca dropped a phrase that did not go unnoticed. “The transfer window is still open; we can buy players and sell players.” It was a way to leave the door ajar without confirming or denying anything concrete.
He also mentioned that he has had recent contact with the player. “I just saw him; I gave him a big hug, and he looks good.” The image of closeness helped to ease some of the tension surrounding his immediate future, although it was not enough to completely close the speculation linking him to a possible departure.
In that context, the name of Enzo Fernández appears as one of the alternatives mentioned in the City environment. The Argentine has a contract with Chelsea, and his departure would not be straightforward, but the interest from a club like Maresca's always generates expectations.
