Roberto Carlos gave a wide-ranging interview to Diario Ole magazine, speaking about his outlook for the World Cup. One of the questions asked was which Argentine player would be included in the starting lineup for the Brazilian national team. The Real Madrid legend gave a firm answer that echoed within the offices of the Santiago Bernabéu, where the club is looking for a player who can raise the level of the team.
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“Enzo, without a doubt. Enzo Fernandes is very good. He brings the necessary quality to get the ball to the forwards. That’s the quality of Argentine football,” he said. There has been potential interest from Real Madrid in the player for some time, but no formal offer has been made to Chelsea. Meanwhile, the midfielder has repeatedly revealed that he wants to live in Madrid, and this is widely seen as a hint at playing for Los Blancos.
This transfer window looks like an opportunity for that to happen, as Chelsea miss out on competing in Europe and are rebuilding their squad under Xabi Alonso. Above all, Real Madrid appear ready to spend big this summer to give Jose Mourinho everything he needs to build a team that will challenge for the title.
Enzo Fernandes’ high transfer fee has always been a stumbling block, but Madrid are now reportedly preparing an offer of around 150 million euros for the star. Julián Álvarez was the first target, but Atlético Madrid firmly refused. For less than that, Enzo Fernandes could leave London after the World Cup and strengthen a midfield that struggles with build-up play and pressing.
Roberto Carlos praises Leo Messi
In addition to his comments about Enzo Fernandes, Roberto Carlos also had words of praise for Lionel Messi. “It’s good to see Messi. He’s a player of incredible quality who represents South American football. He should enjoy himself, because this could be his last World Cup. He could easily qualify for the next World Cup. He takes very good care of himself, so he might even go further,” he predicted.
Finally, he spoke about Neymar’s potential role in Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil. “We have to see if Neymar comes back fully healthy. Whether he plays or not, the team needs him because he will contribute a lot even from the bench. And if he gets on the pitch, he will be a spectacle,” he added.
