{"id":5535,"date":"2026-04-03T20:15:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T20:15:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news678.top\/?p=5535"},"modified":"2026-04-03T20:15:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T20:15:08","slug":"another-chelsea-star-drops-transfer-bombshell-with-latest-real-madrid-claim-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news678.top\/?p=5535","title":{"rendered":"Another Chelsea star drops transfer bombshell with latest Real Madrid claim | Football"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2242775726.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-27844865\" alt=\"Chelsea FC v AFC Ajax - UEFA Champions League 2025\/26 League Phase MD3\" decoding=\"sync\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Chelsea are reeling after a tough few weeks (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Moises Caicedo says he is committed to Chelsea but has not ruled out a move to Real Madrid later in his career.<\/p>\n<p>A turbulent few weeks at Stamford Bridge have rocked the Blues who lost four games on the bounce heading into the international break, crashing out of the Champions League in the process.<\/p>\n<p>Enzo Fernandez added to those woes in a series of interviews where he left his long-term future in west London in real doubt.<\/p>\n<p>Liam Rosenior confirmed on Friday the Argentina international has been sidelined for the next two games for \u2018crossing the line\u2019 \u2013 a decision that prompted a furious response from Fernandez\u2019s agent who also revealed other options away from Chelsea will be explored this summer if contract talks don\u2019t mend fences.<\/p>\n<p>Marc Cucurella is another Chelsea star to have raised doubts over his future, admitting it would be difficult to turn down a move to Barcelona if the Catalan giants were to come calling.<\/p>\n<p>Caicedo initially took a very different approach, insisting his focus is on becoming a \u2018Chelsea legend\u2019 in an interview last week.<\/p>\n<p>In a subsequent chat with AS, the Ecuador international reiterated he is focused on Chelsea for now but was less committed on his long-term future when asked if he can see himself playing in Real Madrid\u2019s famous white shirt one day.<\/p>\n<div class=\"factbox\" data-ico=\"factbox_article\" data-track-module=\"factbox_article\">\n<h2 class=\"factbox-title\">\n\t\t\t\tGet your football fix\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<div class=\"factbox-content\">\n<p><strong>Metro<\/strong>&#8216;s weekly newsletter In The Mixer delivers punchy analysis and breakdowns of the biggest football stories directly to your inbox.<\/p>\n<p>Sign up here, it&#8217;s an open goal.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2262355321.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-27466035\" alt=\"Chelsea v Burnley - Premier League\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Caicedo said \u2018let\u2019s see what happens\u2019 over his future (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u2018You never know in football, don\u2019t you think?\u2019 Caicedo said.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I have a contract with Chelsea now. The truth is, I haven\u2019t honestly thought about another club, about leaving London, but well, in the end, you never know in football.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018All I want is to enjoy myself. I have a contract and I want to keep playing as long as God allows. After that, we\u2019ll see what happens. I have a contract, but we\u2019ll see what the future holds. Let\u2019s see what surprises await us.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Caicedo\u2019s midfield partner Fernandez slammed the club\u2019s decision to part ways with Enzo Maresca in January in one of the interviews he gave to Argentine media.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2265573949.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-27507498\" alt=\"Paris Saint-Germain v Chelsea FC - UEFA Champions League 2025\/2026\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Fernandez has been punished for his recent outbursts (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Caicedo admitted transitioning under Rosenior has been \u2018difficult\u2019 and \u2018a bit of a struggle\u2019 but is confident there are \u2018great things\u2019 ahead for the club.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Yes, it\u2019s a little difficult because we were with a coach we were used to playing with, with his style,\u2019 Caicedo said.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018But now we have Rosenior with us. It\u2019s been a bit of a struggle to adapt, it\u2019s true, but I know it\u2019s just a matter of time to get used to something new. Sometimes you adapt faster, sometimes it takes a little longer.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Anyway. I think the whole team is going through a tough time right now, yes. We have to keep going, we have to try to get through this, the season, because we have a lot of great things ahead of us.\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\"><svg><title>Arrow<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#common-right-arrow\" href=\"#common-right-arrow\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"mor-link\" data-track-module=\"mor-link_article\">MORE: Chelsea close to signing \u00a38.7m Strasbourg midfielder Valentin Barco<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\"><svg><title>Arrow<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#common-right-arrow\" href=\"#common-right-arrow\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"mor-link\" data-track-module=\"mor-link_article\">MORE: \u2018Can do everything\u2019 \u2013 Nicky Butt tips Man Utd to sign England star they sold for \u00a315m<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\"><svg><title>Arrow<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#common-right-arrow\" href=\"#common-right-arrow\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"mor-link\" data-track-module=\"mor-link_article\">MORE: Chelsea urged to make stunning transfer bid 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