Enzo Fernandez Finally Returns to Chelsea, Makes Peace With Teammates After Racist Chant Video
- Argentine star, Enzo Fernandez, has reportedly smoked the peace pipe with his Chelsea clubmates
- The embattled midfielder became public enemy No.1 after filming himself singing a racist song
- To demonstrate his remorse, Enzo has pledged to make a donation to an anti-discrimination charity
Enzo Fernandez made amends with his Chelsea teammates upon his return to the club's pre-season training base.
The former Benfica star had been accused of promoting "uninhibited racism" by teammate Wesley Fofana after live-streaming a racially offensive song from Argentina's team bus following their Copa America final victory over Colombia.
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This incident led several Chelsea players to unfollow Fernandez on the photo-sharing App Instagram.
Enzo Fernandez personally apologises to Chelsea colleagues
According to Sky Sports' Kaveh Solhekol, Enzo issued a heartfelt, face-to-face apology to his teammates upon rejoining the squad after his extended break.
This direct and personal approach was a significant step in addressing the controversy that had clouded the team's preparation for a new era under head coach Enzo Maresca.
Chelsea captain Reece James and Axel Disasi were believed to have played crucial roles in mediating the situation.
In addition to his apology, the 23-year-old has offered to donate money to an anti-discrimination charity, with Chelsea matching his contribution through the club’s foundation.
The Stamford Bridge outfit has been impressed with Fernandez's behaviour since his return and has agreed to match his donation, reinforcing their commitment to combating racism.
What's next for Enzo Fernandez after the apology?
Meanwhile, Goal reports that Fernandez completed his first training session with the Blues on Monday, July 29, during their pre-season tour of the United States.
He is expected to play some minutes when Chelsea faces Mexican team Club America in Atlanta on Wednesday evening.
Matches against Manchester City and Real Madrid will follow in Columbus and Charlotte, respectively, as the Blues look to fine-tune their preparations for the 2024/25 season.
Fernandez breaks silence after racist chant
In a related publication, Legit.ng reported that Fernandez has broken his silence and apologised after being caught on video celebrating Argentina’s Copa America victory singing some racist chants in the team bus.
The major talking point was a viral video posted on Fernandez's Instagram page rendering a song from the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which seems offensive to French players.
The viral video earned the former Benfica midfielder global condemnation, and his Chelsea teammate, a French international, Wesley Fofana, also joined the fans in criticising the Argentine.
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