However, Lille president Olivier Letang has made it clear that he has no intention of letting the player leave this summer. Létang made it clear to them that Matias Fernandez-Pardo won’t leave despite his desire to secure a big move. He said: “The player is under contract until 2029, and his departure is not a possibility. We’re counting on him, he knows it, and we’ve been very clear with him.
The 21-year-old has ‘asked to leave’, to play for a bigger club next season. Matias Fernandez-Pardo wants to ‘explore opportunities’ this summer and hopes that Lille will grant his wish. On Monday, his new agent held talks with Lille president Olivier Létang, who also spoke to the player yesterday.
Loïc Tanzi also took to X to report Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and Atlético Madrid are all interested. Liverpool are named as one of the club's in the race for his signature, alongside Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, and Premier League champions Arsenal.
Last season, Fernandez-Pardo mainly operated as a striker and a left winger, managing eight goals and seven assists from 41 matches. The Belgian can operate as a striker as well as a wide player. He scored eight goals last season and picked up seven assists as well.
The 21-year-old has changed agents, the third time in two years, and Letang has made it clear that he has no interest in letting Fernandez-Pardo leave despite his request, as the club are counting on him as one of their striker options for the upcoming campaign. "He never had a release clause. Every player I told could leave has left. It's the same old story as last summer, with yet another new agent."