Why Some Chelsea Fans Booed Enzo Fernandez Ahead of Real Sociedad Pre-Season Game

• A section of Chelsea supporters jeered Enzo Fernández ahead of the club's final pre-season game against Real Sociedad
• The Blues set a 4 pm GMT deadline on August 14 for bids, but no offers arrived from Manchester City or any other club
• Fernandez has not featured in any of Chelsea's five pre-season games this summer, with his future now uncertain

Enzo Fernandez was booed by a section of Chelsea supporters before the club's final pre-season friendly against Real Sociedad on August 15, with fans expressing their frustration over the midfielder's conduct during the transfer window.

The reaction came after Chelsea set a 4pm GMT deadline on Friday, August 14, for interested clubs to submit formal offers for the Argentina international.

Manchester City had been linked with the 25-year-old but failed to make an approach before the deadline. Chelsea also received no bids from any other club, according to talkSPORT.

Read also

Nigerian footballer declared dead after collapse reportedly wakes up in mortuary

With the deadline passing without an offer, the Blues are understood to have withdrawn the conditions that would have allowed Fernandez to leave this summer.

Why Chelsea fans booed Enzo Fernandez

Fernandez's future had become a major talking point after he appeared to signal his desire to join Real Madrid towards the end of last season.

However, the Spanish giants publicly distanced themselves from a potential move, making it clear they had no plans to pursue the 2026 FIFA World Cup silver medallist.

That left Fernandez facing an uncertain situation at Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea now seemingly set to keep him until at least the summer of 2027.

Still, frustration among some Chelsea supporters was evident before the friendly against Real Sociedad, with a section of the Stamford Bridge crowd making their feelings known before kick-off.

According to The Athletic's Simon Johnson, the supporters expressed their displeasure, while social media users also questioned the midfielder's commitment to the club.

Fans react to Fernandez's boos

YEN.com.gh has compiled some reactions from Chelsea fans on X:

Read also

PSG agree deal to sign highly-rated Japanese goalkeeper with Ghanaian roots

@KarimiNgotho wrote:

"He needs to work on either being ready to fight for badge or exit though he has a crazy agent."

@Adedambi added:

"Players without club devotion should be facing this every time."

@mrkakah stated:

"The fans are disappointed in him. He has not shown respect to that massive club."

@Mrysman_1 concluded:

"He should be boo over and over again. He doesn't respect the badge👌"

Fernandez faces Chelsea return after transfer saga

Fernandez made his first pre-season appearance against Real Sociedad after missing Chelsea’s previous five friendlies.

According to FotMob, the midfielder played 28 minutes after replacing Reece James and was met with more boos from sections of the crowd.

Watch the boos that greeted Enzo, as shared on X:

He completed 100% of his passes, created one chance, played five passes into the final third, made one recovery and won one of his two ground duels.

Read also

Michael Essien discloses how Caleb Yirenkyi can reach the top

With the transfer uncertainty seemingly settled for now, manager Xabi Alonso can use the remaining pre-season period to reintegrate Fernandez ahead of the new campaign.

Chelsea will begin their 2026/27 Premier League campaign against Fulham at Craven Cottage on August 24.

For Fernandez, the bigger challenge now is winning back the trust of supporters who have made their feelings towards him clear.

Fernandez names Premier League title contenders

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Enzo Fernandez has shared his thoughts on the teams he believes are genuine contenders for the Premier League title this season.

The Chelsea midfielder noted that while some clubs have impressed, others have struggled but remain in the race.

Source: YEN.com.gh