Enzo Fernandez has broken up with his childhood sweetheart Valentina Cervantes, to live on his own.
Where And When Did Enzo Fernandez Meet Valentina Cervantes?
Fernandez and ex-wife Valentina, came in contact with each other in their native Argentina in 2018.
Enzo Fernandez And Ex-wife Valentina Cervantes
They have two children together: a daughter, whose name is Olivia, born in March 2020, and a son, Benjamin, who was born in October 2023.
Valentina Cervantes, who has around 1.5 million followers on Instagram, accompanied Enzo Fernandez to Benfica when he joined the Portuguese club in 2022.
Valentina subsequently moved to London to join her partner when he signed for Chelsea for a fee of €121 million in January 2023.
However, just over 18 months later, the couple have decided to head their separate ways.
The Ex-wife Of Enzo Fernandez Confirms Rumors Regarding Their Split
Revealing the conclusion of their relationship on Thursday, October 31, 2024, Enzo Fernandez’s ex put out a statement on Instagram which read:
“With Enzo today we say distance from each other. But we will always be family and support each other through everything. 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.”
Argentine Journalist Julieta Argenta Reveals Why Enzo Fernandez Broke Up With Valentina Cervantes
Valentina’s statement provides the notion that she and Enzo Fernandez ended their ties amicably, but Argentine journalist Julieta Argenta has shed more light on the reason behind the break-up.
Julieta claimed Fernandez informed Valentina Cervantes that he wants to live life on his own, without the responsibilities that relationship brings.
Julieta Argenta added that Enzo Fernandez desires to experience the stage he skipped by having a family early on.
The Argentine journalist said: “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.”
Enzo Fernandez’s Enduring A Turbulent 2024/25 Season
Fernandez’s major decision over his personal life comes amid a turbulent phase in his Chelsea career that has seen him dropped to the bench by manager Enzo Maresca in recent weeks.
The midfielder, who captained the London-based club in the opening weeks of the season, has not started either of Chelsea’s last two league games.
Maresca looks to have ditched Enzo Fernandez in the midfield department opting for a pairing of Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia.
Fernandez returned to the Chelsea XI for their trip to Newcastle United on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, but the Blues fell to a 2-0 loss, which resulted in their exit from the Carabao Cup in the 4th round.
Due to Enzo Fernandez’s display, he faces a daunting task to get back into Chelsea’s strongest XI, having failed to live up to expectations since arriving in England.
Enzo Fernandez At Chelsea
The 23-year-old has scored 7 goals and provided 6 assists in 74 appearances for Chelsea across all competitions.
Enzo Fernandez And Racism
Fernandez last hugged the headlines for his primary role in footage that went viral on social media after Argentina’s 2024 Copa America triumph.
The video showed players of Argentina singing racial chants against players of the France national team.
Following backlash from fans and even his teammates at Chelsea, Enzo Fernandez tendered an apology over the incident.
Who Is Enzo Fernandez?
Enzo Jeremías Fernández, often referred to as simply Enzo is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Chelsea and the Argentina national team.
His Personal Information?
Enzo Fernandez was born on January 17, 2001, is the son of father Raúl and mother Marta; and he has four brothers, namely Seba, Rodri, Maxi, and Gonza.
Enzo Fernandez’s Market Value And Net Worth?
His market value is €75 million, according to Transfermkt, while his net worth is estimated to be between the region of €3 million – €7 million.
Enzo Fernandez’s Salary?
He earns about €216,000 per week at Chelsea.
His Career Stats?
Enzo Fernandez has made 189 club appearances thus far in his career, scoring 24 goals and providing 25 assists across all competitions.
Internationally, Fernandez has made 32 appearances for Argentina, scoring 2 goals and providing 2 assists.
Enzo Fernandez’s Position?
He functions primarily at the central midfield position, but can also be deployed at the defensive midfield and attacking midfield department.
His Achievements?
Enzo Fernandez has won several trophies in his career, including 1 Copa America, 1 FIFA World Cup, 1 Primeira Liga, and 1 Argentine league title.
