BREAKING NEWS! ‼️ I did everything I could to convince him to join Chelsea, but he told me he had already decided to sign with PSG. Imagine my own teammate in the national team betraying me like that! Enzo Fernández confirmed that another one of Argentina’s top players has reached a personal agreement to join PSG instead of Chelsea

Enzo Fernández Left Shocked as Argentina Teammate Turns Down Chelsea to Sign with PSG

In an unexpected and dramatic development, Chelsea star Enzo Fernández has revealed that one of his teammates from the Argentina national team has chosen not to join him at Chelsea, instead opting to sign a contract with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Speaking openly in the days leading up to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, Fernández expressed his disappointment and frustration over the decision, stating, “I did everything I could to convince him, but in the end, he betrayed me by choosing PSG.” This stunning revelation, made public on June 14, 2025, has sent shockwaves throughout the European football community, sparking widespread speculation among fans about which Argentine player made the controversial choice.

Enzo Fernández’s Personal Recruitment Attempts Unsuccessful

Since arriving at Chelsea in 2023 for a then-record fee of £106.8 million, Fernández has become a key figure both on and off the field for the club. In an effort to strengthen Chelsea’s squad ahead of the Club World Cup, he personally tried to persuade his Argentine teammate to join Chelsea’s ambitious project under head coach Enzo Maresca. “I told him Chelsea represents the future of football,” Fernández shared, emphasizing the club’s recent success in winning the Conference League and their preparations for the Club World Cup. Despite his personal efforts and appeals, the Argentine star—who is rumored to have been an important member of Argentina’s 2022 World Cup-winning team—ultimately decided to accept PSG’s offer. Many sources believe that the player in question might be Ángel Di María, who is nearing the end of his contract with Al-Ittihad in 2025 and has previously enjoyed a successful spell at PSG.

PSG’s Attraction Proves Stronger Than Chelsea’s Ambitions

Paris Saint-Germain’s ability to lure top players remains formidable, thanks to their continued dominance in French football during the 2024/25 Ligue 1 season and the presence of global superstars like Kylian Mbappé and Marquinhos in their squad. PSG’s reported financial offer, which includes a transfer fee of approximately €40 million and a highly lucrative three-year contract, ultimately outweighed the financial package Chelsea was able to put forward. Fernández’s use of the word “betrayed” to describe his feelings has sparked considerable debate online. While some supporters on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) praised his passion and emotional investment, others criticized his choice of words as being too dramatic for a situation that is ultimately part of professional football. As one user commented, “Enzo is understandably upset, but at the end of the day, football is a business.”

The Impact on Chelsea’s Club World Cup and Future Plans

Chelsea had recently completed the £30 million signing of Liam Delap in an effort to strengthen their attacking options for the upcoming Club World Cup, where they are set to face strong opposition from teams such as LAFC, Flamengo, and ES Tunis. The failure to secure this high-profile Argentine signing represents a setback for Chelsea, particularly as coach Maresca works to blend young emerging talents like Mamadou Sarr and Josh Acheampong into the first team. Despite this disappointment, Fernández remains committed and optimistic about the club’s future, stating, “We’ll continue to build with the players we already have.” Nonetheless, this episode highlights the continued strength and influence of PSG in the transfer market, even at a time when financial complications related to stalled PGA Tour-LIV merger talks have been affecting other top clubs’ spending abilities.

Reactions from Fans and Growing Speculation

The transfer news has set social media ablaze, with hashtags such as #EnzoPSG and #ChelseaTransfer quickly trending across various platforms. Fans have been actively speculating about who Chelsea might target next, with names like Lautaro Martínez being frequently mentioned. However, a move for Inter Milan’s captain appears unlikely at this time. Meanwhile, Ángel Di María seems to fit the profile perfectly: at 37 years old, he is approaching free