Two Chelsea Stars Absent from New Kit Launch, Sparking Exit Rumours

Two of Chelsea's stars, Enzo Fernandez and Marc Cucurella, were notably absent from the unveiling of the club's new home kit earlier today, a detail immediately highlighted by the local press. This absence has been widely interpreted by UK media as a strong hint that both players might not be part of the "Blues" squad next season. The Spaniard and the Argentine are currently the two players most persistently linked with a departure from Stamford Bridge.

Enzo Fernandez was involved in a minor controversy at the end of the season after stating in an interview that he wished to live in Madrid. This was interpreted by the club as a signal to Real Madrid's hierarchy to make an attempt to sign him this summer. He reportedly received an internal three-match suspension, and according to media reports, Chelsea has set his price tag at £120 million.

Left-back Marc Cucurella, meanwhile, is strongly linked with a return to Spain. Reports suggest he has attracted interest from all the major La Liga clubs, including Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atlético Madrid. The "Blues" paid Brighton £62 million for him in 2022 and are expected to demand a similar fee this summer if a buyer for the full-back emerges.