Real Madrid have agreed a deal to sign Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella, with sources reporting that the transfer is close to completion. Multiple outlets say the agreement involves a fee reported around £51–£52 million, with the total package possibly rising to about €60 million depending on add-ons. Sky Sports and others report that Chelsea have agreed to sell the Spain left-back to Real Madrid.
The reports add that Cucurella is expected to complete the move after the World Cup, while he prepares for Spain’s matches. The agreement is described as largely settled, with final paperwork remaining to be completed.
Several accounts also link the timing and context of the transfer to Cucurella’s comments about Chelsea’s internal situation, including remarks made during the March international break. He questioned aspects of Chelsea’s decisions and coaching changes, which contributed to uncertainty around his future.
Overall, the coverage is consistent that Cucurella is set to leave Chelsea after four years and join Real Madrid following the World Cup, for a deal valued in the tens of millions of euros.
