Enzo Fernandez has held talks with several French players in Chelsea’s squad and apologised in person after being accused of ‘uninhibited racism’ by teammate Wesley Fofana.
The Argentina international, 23, landed in Atlanta in the United States and addressed the video posted to his social media account, which is alleged to have included ‘racist and discriminatory’ chants by the French Football Federation.
The song calls into question the heritage of France’s black and mixed race players, with Axel Disasi, Benoit Badiashile, Lesley Ugochukwu, Christopher Nkunku, Malo Gusto and Fofana all part of the travelling group on Chelsea US tour.
Several players involved is understood to have appreciated the apology as manager Enzo Maresca is expected to confirm the return of his midfielder, who cost £107million from Benfica in 2023, in a press conference today.
Fernandez has also offered to donate money to an anti-discrimination charity, which will be matched by Chelsea through the club’s foundation, and the club have been impressed with their midfielder's behaviour since he returned and agreed to match the contribution.
The matter is now internally considered closed.
엔조 페르난데스는 첼시로 복귀 이후 프랑스 팀 동료들과 직접 만나 사과를 했다
또한 엔조는 클럽 재단을 통해 인종 차별 금지 자선 단체에 기부금을 기부하기로 제안했으며 첼시는 엔조의 행동에 깊은 인상을 받았다