Real Madrid sign Marc Cucurella on six-year deal from Chelsea
Madrid, June 15
Real Madrid have signed Spanish left-back Marc Cucurella from Chelsea on a six-year deal, the club announced on Monday.
In a statement on Monday, Real Madrid said, "Real Madrid CF and Chelsea FC have reached an agreement for the transfer of Marc Cucurella, who will be linked to our club for the next six seasons, until June 30, 2032."
While Real Madrid have not officially disclosed the transfer fee, Sky Sports reported it to be £47.5 million plus £4.3 million in add-ons, potentially rising to a total of £51.8 million.
The signing marks Real Madrid's first signing since Jose Mourinho was reappointed as manager.
Chelsea signed Cucurella from Brighton four years ago for £63 million. The 27-year-old went on to make 163 appearances for the club, during which he won the Conference League and the Club World Cup.
Several clubs were interested in signing him, according to Sky Sports, but Cucurella preferred a move to Real Madrid. He had also been linked with a return to Barcelona, as well as transfers to Atletico Madrid and Manchester City.
Cucurella is currently with Spain at the ongoing FIFA World Cup, where they are set to begin their Group H campaign against Cape Verde on Monday.
Cucurella had earlier publicly criticised Chelsea's transfer policy after they had let go of Enzo Maresca at the start of the year. Chelsea did not have the best Premier League campaign either, finishing in 10th spot with 14 wins, 10 draws and 14 losses, giving them just 52 points.
It has been a busy time for Real Madrid after a trophyless 2025-26 season, with Florentino Perez re-elected as club president after elections were held recently. Legendary manager Jose Mourinho, who served the club from 2010-13 and won a La Liga title, is back on the board. Signings for Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries and Bernardo Silva have been secured already.
Netherlands defender Jorrel Hato, who joined Ajax last summer, is now a contender to be Chelsea's first-choice left-back for next season.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Cucurella to Madrid feels like a great move for him. Chelsea was a mess last season—10th place is unacceptable for a club of that stature. Madrid's rebuild under Mourinho could be exciting, but I'm skeptical about spending so much on a full-back when midfield needs strengthening. 🤔
As a Chelsea fan, losing Cucurella hurts. He was one of our best performers last season despite the team's poor form. But can't blame him—Madrid is every Spanish player's dream. Hope Jorrel Hato steps up; he's got massive potential. Btw, India needs to produce more left-backs for the national team!
Mourinho back at Madrid? This is going to be legendary! I remember his first stint—the 2012 La Liga title was pure grit. Cucurella is a solid addition, but I wish they'd focus on younger talent instead of spending big on established players. Still, excited for next season! ⚽🔥
Interesting transfer, but I'm more curious about how Mourinho will set up this team. His defensive style might clash with Madrid's attacking tradition. Cucurella is versatile and can play wing-back too, which might suit Mourinho's 4-3-3 or 3-4-3. Let's hope the Indian audience gets to see some El Clásico thrillers!
Cucurella criticizing Chelsea's transfer policy and then joining Madrid—ironic, no? But he's not wrong about Chelsea's scattergun approach. Madrid's rebuild is smart: Konate, Dumfries, Silva, and now Cuc
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