Chelsea values Enzo at £120 million as Alonso hopes to keep player

According to reports from The Mail, Chelsea have set their asking price at £120 million, but have not yet received any formal offers.

The Mail states that for Chelsea fans, the player who scored the equalizer for Argentina in their FIFA World Cup semi-final against England on Wednesday was no surprise. Of course it was Enzo, him again, it had to be him. Another crucial match, another crucial goal. Messi passed the ball into the box, and Enzo delivered the fatal blow, equalizing to 1-1 in the 85th minute. The England defense was breached, and defeat was sealed.

The 25-year-old has an extraordinary ability to always step up under pressure. The Chelsea social media team initially posted a photo of Enzo celebrating with his hands cupped to his ears in Atlanta, accompanied by an explosion emoji, but then quickly deleted the post, remembering whose goal he had just breached.

But Enzo is explosive. Love him or hate him, the Chelsea vice-captain is one of those key players. Just last season, he scored the only goal in the FA Cup semi-final against Leeds United, equalized in the Champions League Round of 16 away against Paris Saint-Germain, and scored decisive goals in the Premier League against Tottenham, Liverpool, West Ham United, Bournemouth, and Manchester City. The season before that, he scored the equalizer in the Europa Conference League final against Real Betis, signaling Chelsea's comeback and helping the Blues win their first trophy after the takeover.

Argentina is now enjoying this gift, as they have once again reached the FIFA World Cup final. Enzo scored the winning goal in injury time in the Round of 16 against Egypt, and then equalized in the 85th minute of the semi-final, breaking through the "miracle wall" Tuchel tried to build in front of Pickford's goal. Perhaps Pickford could have done better; the ball didn't fly straight into the top corner from 25 yards out. But Enzo still kicked it accurately enough, and England was exhausted. This was his 5th goal scored after the 85th minute since 2026.

While all eyes are on Sunday's final against Spain, Enzo will still be making headlines even after the FIFA World Cup. From Enzo's perspective, this FIFA World Cup may only reinforce his belief that he shouldn't be playing in a season without Champions League football, let alone away from Europe, and that his current contract doesn't match his status. Enzo, through his agent Pastore, began discussing a new contract more than six months ago, but failed to reach an agreement on an extension. These negotiations have been put on hold, with plans to restart them this summer.

From Chelsea's perspective, sources indicate that their £120 million asking price has been validated at the FIFA World Cup. The Premier League club insists that this is the price needed to sell him, and they have not wavered from this valuation since setting it almost two months ago in May. Enzo himself is not on the transfer list; it's just that he has his price, like many players, and his hard price is £120 million.

Chelsea sources told The Mail after Enzo's excellent performance against England that they have not received any contact from rivals to open negotiations for the midfielder. They will only approve a sale if they receive an offer and the numbers are right.

Real Madrid had him on their summer transfer list, but after Pastore's interview during this FIFA World Cup, Real Madrid issued a statement insisting that they were not targeting Enzo. The Mourinho-led team stated "no intention of pursuing such an operation" and "explicitly denied" that they were working on the deal. As for rumors from foreign media linking him to Atlético Madrid, when considering whether Simeone's team is a realistic candidate, it's worth thinking about Chelsea's asking price first. Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City, coached by Enzo Maresca, have also been linked with Enzo.

Whatever happens, Enzo will always carry the Chelsea mark. He has the Club FIFA World Cup trophy tattooed on the back of his left biceps. If he stays, Chelsea believes he has a clear path to return. Sources say he is a valued and respected member of the team, adding that his fighting spirit on the field is appreciated. In fact, despite Chelsea being the team with the least running distance in the Premier League last season, Enzo individually ranked in the top ten for player running distance, according to Opta tracking data.

The current plan is for Enzo to finish the FIFA World Cup, take a break, and then rejoin his teammates after the holiday. Xavi Alonso, at his unveiling at Stamford Bridge this week, said he wanted to keep Enzo, but the new Chelsea manager also understands that the player has his price, so things will go in one of two directions. By the end of this summer, Chelsea will either have a player who can perform under high pressure or a large sum of money. It's a win-win situation.

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