ENZO FERNANDEZ has split from his childhood sweetheart and the mother of his two children.
The Chelsea star’s long-term partner, Valentina Cervantes posted a message on her Instagram confirming their breakup.
Announcing the news, influencer Cervantes indicated the 23-year-old and her have had an amicable separation.
Argentine journalist Julieta Argenta claimed that Fernandez told her he wanted to “live alone”.
Cervantes, who has 1.4 million followers on Instagram, said: “With Enzo today we say distance from each other.
“But we will always be family and support each other through everything.
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“Because there are two kids in the middle that need a lot of our love for them.
“I know the person and excellent father Enzo is, and the heart he has. And that’s enough for me.
“They don’t want to create wars where there aren’t any.”
They had met in their homeland of Argentina, with two children together born in March 2020 and October 2023.
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She had followed him firstly from River Plater to Benfica and then to Chelsea when he joined in January 2023 for a then-record-breaking £107million transfer.
Only days ago the midfielder posted a picture to his Instagram page celebrating the birthday of his youngest son, Benjamin.
Argenta’s full post on social media adding context, read: “He told her he wants to live life on his own.
“They’re still family, but he feels the need to experience the stage he skipped by choosing family early on.”
The major decision has come with Fernandez recently being dropped to the bench under Enzo Maresca, with Renato Veiga preferred in midfield in the Blues’ last two Premier League games.
Fernandez captained Chelsea in the early weeks of the season and during Wednesday’s League Cup clash against Newcastle, but saw was on the wrong side of a 2-0 scoreline.
He came under fire in the summer following Argentina’s Copa America victory after posting a video of himself and his Argentina team-mates chanting a sick discriminatory song.
Fernandez came under fire from his team-mates including Wesley Fofana for the “uninhibited racism” shown in the video.
He issued a grovelling apology on social media following the vile act, but escaped an FA ban for the racism storm.
Chelsea ratings vs Newcastle
CHELSEA were dumped out the Carabao Cup by Newcastle.
The 2-0 loss came after the Blues made 11 changes to their starting line-up.
SunSport’s Craig Mahood reveals which players might have done enough to keep their place next time.
Filip Jorgensen – 6
Nervy start when flapping at an early cross and a couple of wayward kicks going out.
Struggled in parts with the ball at his feet including a pass straight to Tonali in the first half. Not much to do in the second half.
Axel Disasi – 6
Looked uncomfortable for large spells at right-back in duels with Joelinton in the first half and couldn’t sort his feet out when scoring an own goal.
Didn’t have much defending to do after the break but offered little in attack.
Tosin Adarabioyo – 6
Best of the back line but not a difficult task. Looks like a player is there if he can get more minutes as marshalled Isak well for much of the contest.
Benoit Badiashile – 5
Shocker of a pass to Veiga for Newcastle’s opener before being booked for a foul on Krafth.
Terrible touch right on half time let Gordon clear and fortunate Willock missed from close range.
Marc Cucurella – 6
Huffed and puffed down the left-hand side and defended reasonably well against Gordon for most of the night.
Tried to link with Mudryk but a frustrating night meant he didn’t get as involved.
Enzo Fernandez – 6
Chelsea skipper saw plenty of the ball but didn’t create much of note on it.
Looked to be missing the creative spark that would normally play alongside him in there.
Renato Veiga – 6
Largely anonymous in the middle as kept possession moving but was caught on it for the opening Newcastle goal, though not really his fault.
Stung the palms of Pope late on but didn’t create much in that position.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall – 5
Should’ve scored in opening 90 seconds with glorious chance.
On the fringes of the game throughout and struggled to get involved. Hooked before the hour.
Mykhailo Mudryk – 7
Quiet first half hour before bursting clear of Krafth later in half. Appeared to gainconfidence in the second half and was a threat when he did get the ball on the left.
His final ball missing a few times but would’ve had an assist or two on another evening. Chelsea will be hoping this isn’t a flash in the pan.
Joao Felix – 5
Another one that showed very, very brief flashes. Should’ve scored when clean through with 15 minutes to go which might’ve changed the game.
Frustrations of a difficult night shown when booked for dissent in closing stages.
Subs
Noni Madueke – 6
Replaced ineffective Dewsbury-Hall for the final half hour.
Claimed for a penalty when pushed over by Gordon. Was a threat when in possession but struggled against Newcastle’s low block.
Replaced ineffective Dewsbury-Hall for the final half hour.
Claimed for a penalty when pushed over by Gordon. Was a threat when in possession but struggled against Newcastle’s low block.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
