Real Madrid president Florentino Perez ready to meet with agent of Chelsea star over surprise summer move: Reports

Real Madrid supremo Florentino Perez is ready to meet Chelsea's star midfielder Enzo Fernandez's agent over a potential move in the upcoming summer window, a report in Madrid Universal states. Fernandez is currently a stalwart in Enzo Maresca's contingent and has a contract which runs till 2033.

This is not the first time Carlo Ancelotti's side have shown interest in the Argentine midfielder. Prior to Fernandez joining Chelsea, when he was a part of Benfica, Los Blancos were one of the suitors trying to woo him.

However, at that time, Enzo Fernandez's asking price was 100 million Euros. The sporting directors of Real Madrid and also club president Florentino Perez believed the amount was excessive. As a result, the Spanish giants backed out of the move. This allowed Chelsea to go in for the midfielder Real Madrid had been monitoring for years.

The contract details, especially the tenure of the deal Chelsea have with Fernandez, highlight his importance to Stamford Bridge. The club believes him to be a vital cog of their future plans and project. Moreover, his performances under Maresca have been noteworthy, with Fernandez producing five goals and nine assists in 35 appearances.

While Real Madrid are considering a potential transfer for Fernandez again, it remains to be seen if the deal sees daylight.

Los Blancos are eyeing a move for the future. The club has been focusing on securing younger players to the contingent of late. Some examples are Endrick, Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, Eduardo Camavinga, Arga Guler, and even Kylian Mbappe.

Enzo Fernandez is just 24, which makes him a perfect fit. Moreover, with Luka Modric approaching the final stages of his career, the side from the Spanish capital would need a solid central midfielder to take charge.

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How Real Madrid could use Enzo Fernandez?

Los Blancos have creative players like Jude Bellingham, Dani Ceballos or even Federico Valverde in midfield. However, the inclusion of Enzo Fernandez adds to the club's transfer strategy.

Real Madrid have always believed in building a strong side which will compete for accolades on all fronts. Fernandez's vision, playing attributes and leadership in midfield offers a big deal to the Spanish giants. He has already assisted nine times across three competitions this season - Premier League, UEFA Conference League and its qualifiers.

He can be the perfect bridge between the Los Blancos' defense and attack. Moreover, it could also mean that Jude Bellingham receives more support from his teammates, thus making the Spanish giants an even stronger force to reckon with.