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Marc Cucurella transfer news: Real Madrid reach agreement to sign Chelsea full-back

Real Madrid have struck a deal with Chelsea for Marc Cucurella; the move is a blow to incoming Blues boss Xabi Alonso, who is already short of experienced players; Cucurella was a priority signing for new Real manager Jose Mourinho; they fought off competition from Barcelona and Man City

Kaveh Solhekol

Chief Correspondent

Sunday 14 June 2026 18:56, UK

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Kaveh Solkehol says Real Madrid have agreed a deal with Chelsea for Marc Cucurella, who are open to letting the defender go after four years at the club.

Chelsea have agreed a deal to sell Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid.

The 27-year-old is currently in the US with the Spain squad and will complete his move after the World Cup has concluded.

Multiple clubs were interested in signing him but the former Barcelona full-back wanted to sign for Real Madrid. He had been linked with a return to Barca, as well as Atletico Madrid and Manchester City.

The fee is £47.5m plus £4.3m in add-ons, with the potential to rise to £51.8m in total. Chelsea signed Cucurella from Brighton four years ago for £63m.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca (right) and player Marc Cucurella applaud the fans after the final whistle in the Premier League match
Image: Marc Cucurella spoke out against the sacking of Enzo Maresca earlier this year
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It's already been very busy summer for incoming Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho, who will officially start work at his new club next month. Deals for Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries and Bernardo Silva have already been secured.

Cucurella made public comments criticising Chelsea's transfer policy and the decision to let Enzo Maresca leave at the start of the year.

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Marc Cucurella became the second senior Chelsea player to question the direction of the club in comments while on international duty

He is not considered one of Chelsea's "untouchable" players, which includes Cole Palmer and club captain Reece James.

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Netherlands defender Jorrel Hato, who joined from Ajax last summer for £37m, is now in contention to be Chelsea's first-choice left-back next season, although the club could also strengthen in that position.

Cucurella's move to Real Madrid is totally separate from any possible move for midfielder Enzo Fernandez to the same club. Fernandez said in an interview back in April that he would welcome living in Madrid.

Chelsea have very good relations with Real, but they would not let Fernandez leave for less than £120m. He arrived at Stamford Bridge from Benfica in 2023 for a fee of £106.8m.

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