Enzo Fernandez has reportedly issued a face-to-face apology to his Chelsea teammates. Photo by Visionhaus. Source: UGC
In Summary:
1) Enzo Fernandez issues a heartfelt apology to his Chelsea teammates after a video of him singing a racist song goes viral.
2) The midfielder pledges a donation to an anti-discrimination charity, which Chelsea will match.
Argentine star Enzo Fernandez has reconciled with his Chelsea teammates after a video of him singing a racist song sparked widespread condemnation.
The embattled midfielder became a focal point of controversy after live-streaming the offensive chant from Argentina’s team bus following their Copa America final victory over Colombia.
Enzo Fernandez took a significant step in mending relationships by issuing a face-to-face apology to his teammates upon returning to Chelsea’s pre-season training base.
According to Sky Sports’ Kaveh Solhekol, Enzo’s heartfelt apology was a crucial move in addressing the controversy that had overshadowed the team’s preparations for a new era under head coach Enzo Maresca.
BREAKING: Enzo Fernandez has apologised to his Chelsea team-mates after joining the squad in the US. The apology has been accepted by the club and his teammates🚨pic.twitter.com/1VQzQg8lNA
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) July 30, 2024
Chelsea captain Reece James and Axel Disasi played key roles in mediating the situation.
To further demonstrate his remorse, the 23-year-old Fernandez has pledged to donate money to an anti-discrimination charity, a contribution that Chelsea has agreed to match through the club’s foundation.
The Stamford Bridge club has been impressed with Fernandez’s actions since his return, reinforcing their commitment to combating racism.
Following his apology, Fernandez completed his first training session with the Blues on Monday, July 29, during their pre-season tour of the United States.
He is expected to participate in upcoming matches against Club America in Atlanta, Manchester City, and Real Madrid as Chelsea fine-tunes their preparations for the 2024/25 season.
In a related development, Chelsea legend John Mikel Obi shared a message with Fernandez, acknowledging the excitement of victory but emphasizing that his actions were inappropriate.