Enzo Fernández has changed representation after confirming his move to The Elegant Game, the new agency co-founded by Javier Pastore and Matías Toranzo. The timing is notable, coming just days after Chelsea’s disappointing Champions League defeat to Atalanta, a match detailed by SoftFootball.
The Argentine midfielder has spoken openly about needing a clearer long-term plan, and the new agency promises a more personal, hands-on approach to his development. This move was confirmed by Fabrizio Romano on his official X account.
Fabrizio Romano posted:
Enzo Fernández has signed with a new agency, The Elegant Game as new representatives with immediate effect. The co-founder of the agency is former PSG star Javier ‘El Flaco’ Pastore.
SoftFootball also covered Chelsea’s goalless draw against Bournemouth, another match in which Fernández struggled to find rhythm. Those performances have now formed part of the conversation around his switch to The Elegant Game, a move many close to him believe will help him regain focus.
Toranzo, who represented him during his early River Plate years, brings familiarity, while Pastore offers a fresh footballing perspective built from his time at PSG and his gradual shift into leadership roles within the sport.
Pastore’s involvement has generated even more attention. Once one of Europe’s most elegant midfielders, his transition into management and player guidance has been steady. He has been learning the administrative side of the game with help from PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, who has given him access to high-level ECA discussions.
Those who have followed Pastore’s journey believe he brings both experience and empathy, qualities Fernández may find valuable as he tries to navigate pressure at Chelsea.
For Fernández, the agency change arrives during a period where fatigue has become visible in his performances. In the loss to Atalanta, he started brightly but faded quickly, eventually being substituted. Against Bournemouth, he created passing angles and tried to push Chelsea forward, but his decision-making looked rushed at key moments.
Match analysts repeatedly pointed to tired legs, and manager Enzo Maresca has recently spoken about the physical load on several players during the crowded December schedule.
Still, those close to Fernández insist the decision to join The Elegant Game is not a distraction but a realignment. With Toranzo offering continuity and Pastore serving as a mentor figure, the expectation is that the Chelsea midfielder will regain clarity and confidence.
His new representatives believe that refining his off-field structure will eventually reflect in his performances on the pitch and that this phase is simply part of a young player’s growth at the top level.
