Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is attempting to save his marriage to childhood sweetheart Valentina Cervantes after discovering an Argentina team-mate was trying to seduce her, it has been claimed.
The £106 million star and his estranged wife have sparked reunion rumours after reportedly being spotted kissing in London’s Selfridges.
Valentina, 24, who has 2.4 million Instagram followers, fuelled speculation further by posting a photo showing two coffee cups during breakfast at a Rome hotel.
The couple separated in October when Fernandez told her he wanted to live alone.
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is attempting to save his marriage to childhood sweetheart Valentina Cervantes after discovering an Argentina team-mate was trying to seduce her
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Journalist Daniel Fava made explosive claims on America TV show A la tarde about the reason behind the couple’s apparent reconciliation.
“Enzo Fernandez is desperately trying to win her back because he’s heard that a fellow world champion is sniffing around her,” Fava revealed.
The journalist declined to name the Argentina team-mate in question.
Fava made further claims that “more than one footballer” had contacted Valentina via social media since the split.
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Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez appears to have reconciled with wife Valentina Cervantes
“Since the separation she has gained a new sex appeal and energy,” he added during the television appearance.
Argentinian journalist Pepe Ochoa told America TV programme LAM that the couple were seen being affectionate during a shopping trip to Selfridges.
“They were holding hands and there was a kiss,” Ochoa said. “He was with his dad and his youngest child.”
Eagle-eyed fans noticed two coffee cups in Valentina’s recent Instagram post from a hotel balcony opposite Rome’s Colosseum.
The footballer has given no indication of his whereabouts on social media ahead of Chelsea’s upcoming match against West Ham.
Valentina announced their split on Instagram in October, stating: “With Enzo, today we decided to put space between us.”
She emphasised they would remain family and support each other for their children, Olivia, 4, and Benjamin, 1.
In a recent interview with La Nacion, Valentina revealed they continued living together for 10 days after the split.
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“I think he decided to focus 100 percent on his career, on performing, on finding himself,” she said of the break-up.
She added that he might not have been at his best as a player and was trying to find his form.
Fernandez has made 88 appearances for Chelsea since his £106 million transfer from Benfica in January 2023.
Despite maintaining consistent performances, the midfielder has struggled to fully justify his hefty price tag at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez has been linked with a move to Real Madrid at the end of the season
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Spanish giants Real Madrid are reportedly planning an ambitious move for the World Cup winner.
South American reports have claimed that Madrid are willing to include midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni in a swap deal to secure Fernandez’s signature.
Neither Fernandez nor Valentina have officially commented on reports of their reconciliation.