Enzo Maresca, Chelsea's coach, is experiencing a moment of happiness after winning the Club World Cup. The London side defeated PSG in the final of the tournament, prevailing over the Champions League winner. For Maresca, who arrived at the Stamford Bridge bench surrounded by many doubts, this title represents a validation of his approach.
The victory has not only put Chelsea back on the path to titles, but it has also strengthened the coach's position. After a season of ups and downs, this international success is the first of the new cycle and has served to excite the fans once again. Maresca has started to earn the respect of the locker room and the environment, which gives him room to keep shaping a team to his liking.
A project that begins to take shape
The new Chelsea is starting to solidify its identity with a young and talented core. Players like Cole Palmer have stepped up and have become offensive references for the team. The former Manchester City player has shown personality, vision, and remarkable growth under Maresca's guidance.
Alongside him, Enzo Fernández has provided leadership, finally showing the level that led him to become a world champion with Argentina. Another key name is Moisés Caicedo, the Ecuadorian midfielder who, with his physical display and ability to recover the ball, has been essential in giving the team balance.
Signings on the horizon
Despite this good moment, Chelsea doesn't want to stop. In England, they insist that Maresca is very clear that the team needs to further strengthen its midfield and one of his obsessions would be Fermín. The British press points out that Chelsea would already be preparing an offensive to try to sign him this summer.
Barça doesn't want to sell, but…
As of today, both the Catalan club and Fermín himself have no intention of parting ways. The player is happy in Barcelona, where he has grown up since La Masia, and the coaching staff considers him a valuable piece for the present and the future. Barça wants him to keep progressing at home, and has already rejected several informal inquiries for him.
However, everything could change if an offer of great magnitude arrives. From the club's environment, they don't rule out that a proposal around €50 million could make the board reflect. In an economic context where every income counts, an operation of that magnitude could be tempting.