Real Madrid continues its summer revolution. After having formalized the return of José Mourinho to its bench, the club from the Spanish capital is active in all sectors of the game in order to build a squad capable of returning to the top. For this, several leading reinforcements are expected in the coming weeks.
Among the priorities identified by the Portuguese technician was the left-back position. Despite several solutions already present in the squad with Ferland Mendy, Álvaro Carreras and Fran García, an additional profile was desired to provide more guarantees. In a file carried out in complete discretion and completed in just a few hours, Real Madrid finally set its sights on Marc Cucurella. Trained at FC Barcelona, which also monitored his situation as did Atlético de Madrid, the Spanish international (24 caps) will return to La Liga after four years spent in England.
55 million euros for Cucurella
In a statement published on its official website, Real Madrid confirmed the arrival of the 27-year-old. “Marc Cucurella has been transferred permanently to Real Madrid, a Spanish La Liga club. Everyone at Chelsea FC would like to thank Marc for his efforts throughout his time at the club and for the role he has played in our recent successes.indicated the Blues. An operation confirmed by Casa Blanca. “Real Madrid CF and Chelsea FC have reached an agreement regarding the transfer of player Marc Cucurella, who commits to our club for the next six seasons, until June 30, 2032”indicated the residents of the Santiago Bernabéu, to formalize the arrival of Cucurella, who signed a six-year contract.
Having passed through La Masia before revealing himself under the colors of Getafe then Brighton, Marc Cucurella joined Chelsea in the summer of 2022 for 65 million euros. Back in Spain after having played 163 games with the Blues, the left-back reinforces the left lane of the Madrid rearguard. With this new defensive reinforcement, snatched for 55 million euros, José Mourinho’s Real Madrid is already showing its ambitions as the 2026/2027 season approaches.
